Community Cats Transport Support

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Community Cats Transport Support

Department: Community Programs
Location: Onsite
Time Commitment: 5 hours/month

Purpose of Position:
Two common barriers to access spay/neuter for pet owners in underserved communities are lack of transportation and high cost. We bridge that gap by providing transportation and free spay/neuter packages to and from the Veterinary Wellness Center (VWC). A volunteer paired up with a Community Programs staff member will pick up cats and dogs from Humboldt Park clients’ homes and transport them to and from the VWC to receive a spay/neuter package.

Morning Responsibilities:

• Safely drive the transport van to and from the Veterinary Wellness Center (VWC)
• Assist with unloading of all cats and dogs in the VWC kennels
• Counsel clients with any questions or concerns they may have about the surgery
• Assist with passenger duties as needed: call clients when on their way
• Clean out and sanitize carriers and the van

Evening Responsibilities:

• Safely drive the transport van to and from the VWC
• Assist with loading cats and dogs in the transport van, post- surgery
• Assist with dropping off cats and dogs from surgery to their homes
• Counsel clients on VWC surgery paperwork and address questions
• Assist with passenger duties as needed: call clients
• Clean out and sanitize the van

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to bend, stoop, hike, walk, kneel and lift
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds at a time
• Cat/dog-handling experience is a plus
• Spanish-speaking preferred
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Training Volunteer Will Receive:

• Dog handling training
• Spay/Neuter overview training
• Community Engagement Orientation