Volunteer Rabbit & Rodent Care Assistant
 

Summary 

The Volunteer Rabbit & Rodent 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 rabbits and rodents (gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc.) in its care.  This additional assistance allows for a greater level of care, including increased exercise and enrichment opportunities.
 

Essential Duties 

-          Dispense fresh food and clean water

-          Wash and disinfect food dishes and/or litter boxes

-          General housekeeping/cleaning of animal areas

-          Socialize with rabbits and pet rodents of all ages, sizes and breeds

-          Assist with basic grooming

-          Assist with animal care laundry
 

Schedule 

Volunteer Rabbit & Rodent Care Assistants are needed each and every day (7 days per week, 365 days per year) for the smooth operation of the Shelter.
 

Qualifications 

-          min. 16 years of age

-          comfortable handling a variety of rabbits & rodents

-          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 Rabbit & Rodent 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