Larimer Humane Society Website - Animal Enrichment Volunteer Description

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Animal Enrichment Volunteer Description

Major Objective

Provide sheltered animals with mental and physical stimulation and basic behavior training. Assist the Larimer Humane Society staff with the implementation of enrichment opportunities for sheltered animals. Teach and reinforce positive behavior to adoptable animals in order to make them more desirable companions. Directly contribute to helping animals get homes and stay in those homes.

Duties

Socialize, exercise, and train adoptable animals
Produce, clean, and distribute beds and toys to sheltered animals
Accurately and positively represent the Larimer Humane Society’s views on animal welfare issues
Promote Society fundraising events, activities, and programs

Training

Attend a Volunteer Orientation
Complete Volunteer Profile
Interview with Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinator
Attend LHS 101 Training Class
Attend WAGS animal handling training class
Attend ongoing training as scheduled

Commitment

Animal Enrichment Volunteers must commit to 2 hours per week. Volunteers ages 10 to 15 are welcome to volunteer with a parent or relative (that is 18 or older) as part of our Partner Up Program. Volunteers 16 years or older can volunteer without a partner.

Volunteer Profile

Volunteers must have a strong desire to improve the lives of sheltered animals. Must have had some type of animal handling experience. Must be patient and understanding with people and animals. Must be willing to get dirty. Must have no allergies to animals or chemicals. Must be able to form a strong, temporary bond with an animal and be able to work independently on helping to acclimate it to unusual sounds, smells and styles of interaction. Must be emotionally equipped to handle crowded conditions and long-term residents. Must have a desire to learn and be open to on the job training.