As an adoption assistant, you will meet with people looking to adopt a new furry family member. You will introduce adopters to adoptable pets, answer questions about pet care and adoption procedures, as well as complete all adoption paperwork. Assistants carry out a variety of tasks to ensure successful adoptions and maintain adoption center operations.
- Greet the public and answer phones
- Provide information about the adoption process and available animals
- Learn about adopters’ lifestyle, animal experience, and expectations of a new pet
- Provide accurate details about animals’ health, behavior, and care needs
- Help adopters complete necessary paperwork
- Enter adoption information into computer records
- Sell pet supplies
- Handle cash register transactions
- Restock and straighten merchandise
- Keep adoption center clean and orderly
- Complete projects that facilitate adoptions
RESTRICTIONS: Volunteer needs to be 18 years and older. Position is shift based with one (1) three-hour shift worked per week for a minimum of one (1) year. Good people skills, basic animal handling skills with a good understanding of responsible pet care and the ability to present information in a positive way is necessary.
URL: www.giveshelter.org
