Volunteer Dog Care Assistant 

Summary 

The Volunteer Dog Care Assistant plays an important role assisting the Society’s full-time Shelter Attendants with various tasks related to the day-to-day care of the dogs in its care.  This additional assistance allows for a greater level of care, including increased exercise and enrichment opportunities. 

Essential Duties 

-          Walk dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds on short walks around the Shelter property

-          Record pertinent details from those walks on each dog’s care record

-          Dispense fresh food and clean water

-          Wash and disinfect food dishes

-          Assist with general housekeeping/cleaning of animal areas

-          Assist with animal care laundry 

Additional Tasks

When time and talents allow, Volunteer Dog Care Assistants are invited to help with the following additional dog care tasks: 

-          Extended dog walks off of the Shelter property

-          Individual positive-behaviour exercises and training

-          Socialize puppies and adult dogs

-          Basic Grooming
 

Schedule 

Volunteer Dog Care Assistants are needed each and every day (7 days per week, 365 days per year) for the smooth operation of the Shelter.  Ideally, each shift lasts approximately 2 hours. The most essential Volunteer Dog Care Assistant shifts are: 

-          first thing in the morning: approximately 8:30 am - 10:00 am

AND

-          in the afternoon: from approximately 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. 

However, Volunteer Dog Care Assistants may also be scheduled at other times throughout the day. Please contact the PEI Humane Society Volunteer Coordinator for more information.
 

Qualifications 

-          min. 16 years of age

-          physically capable of walking energetic dogs

-          comfortable putting leashes and head harnesses on dogs (training provided)

-          comfortable working in a sometimes loud, often busy environment

-          ability to work as a team member and independently

-          good communicator – with people and pets 

Training 

Before participating as a Volunteer Dog Care Assistant, all individuals are required to:

-          submit a completed Volunteer Application

-          attend a Volunteer Orientation session at the PEI Humane Society

-          provide a Criminal Record Check