Volunteer
Volunteer support is needed in the daily oversight and care of cats being fostered at Catfeine on behalf of our non-profit rescue partner Tennessee Whiskers. These positions are selected in collaboration with Catfeine and the Rescue.
Responsibilities include:
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Assist Catfeine staff in appropriately providing a safe, clean, organized, and pleasant experience for cats and customers.
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Assist in monitoring customers in the cat lounge to ensure cats are being handled appropriately and complying with Catfeine rules. Notify Catfeine staff of any issues or concerns.
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Actively engage in communication with customers in the cat lounge and assist with questions.
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Follow and maintain cleaning, sanitation, and disease prevention protocols in order to provide a safe, clean environment. This includes keeping litter boxes clean, sweeping and mopping, washing cat dishes, dusting, vacuuming, sanitizing surfaces, etc.
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Provide cats with appropriate food and water.
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Provide cats with mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans, and interaction with other cats in foster care.
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Monitor the health of cats and rapidly identify any health issues and report to Catfeine staff.
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Monitor behavior of cats and rapidly identify any issues that may require special action and report to Catfeine staff.
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Provide basic grooming services to cats as needed.
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Assist in administering adoption applications to customers upon request.
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Assist in facilitating good adoption matches through conversation
Requirements:
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All prospective volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
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Prior experience working with or caring for cats preferred.
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Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Parents and/or guardians may not attend your shift with you.
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Must have great social skills and be able to communicate effectively with people in a friendly manner.
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Ability to handle cats of all sizes, ages, temperaments and needs safely and appropriately.
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Computer skills- ability to use an ipad, spreadsheets, email, google drive, text
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Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
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Must be dependable
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Ability for frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, squatting, carrying, and reaching
