{"id":6151,"date":"2022-05-09T06:33:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T06:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/"},"modified":"2022-05-10T06:56:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T06:56:40","slug":"what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_do_animal_sanctuary_volunteers_do\" title=\"What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?\">What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_do_you_wear_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What do you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?\">What do you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#Where_can_I_volunteer_with_animals_in_Vancouver\" title=\"Where can I volunteer with animals in Vancouver?\">Where can I volunteer with animals in Vancouver?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#Can_a_13_year_old_volunteer_at_the_Rspca\" title=\"Can a 13 year old volunteer at the Rspca?\">Can a 13 year old volunteer at the Rspca?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_chores_do_volunteers_do_in_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What chores do volunteers do in an animal shelter?\">What chores do volunteers do in an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_skills_can_you_gain_from_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?\">What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_is_animal_volunteering\" title=\"What is animal volunteering?\">What is animal volunteering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_do_you_call_someone_who_works_at_an_animal_sanctuary\" title=\"What do you call someone who works at an animal sanctuary?\">What do you call someone who works at an animal sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#How_should_you_dress_for_an_animal_shelter_interview\" title=\"How should you dress for an animal shelter interview?\">How should you dress for an animal shelter interview?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#Where_can_I_volunteer_in_Vancouver\" title=\"Where can I volunteer in Vancouver?\">Where can I volunteer in Vancouver?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_the_BC_SPCA\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at the BC SPCA?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at the BC SPCA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#How_can_I_volunteer_for_animals_online\" title=\"How can I volunteer for animals online?\">How can I volunteer for animals online?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Canada\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Canada?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_age_can_you_work_in_the_Rspca\" title=\"What age can you work in the Rspca?\">What age can you work in the Rspca?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_the_Rspca_in_Australia\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at the Rspca in Australia?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at the Rspca in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_Rspca_NSW\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at Rspca NSW?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at Rspca NSW?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_skills_do_you_need_to_work_in_a_shelter\" title=\"What skills do you need to work in a shelter?\">What skills do you need to work in a shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#Why_is_volunteering_with_animals_important\" title=\"Why is volunteering with animals important?\">Why is volunteering with animals important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#Does_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter_look_good_on_a_resume\" title=\"Does volunteering at an animal shelter look good on a resume?\">Does volunteering at an animal shelter look good on a resume?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_skills_do_you_need_to_be_an_animal_rescuer\" title=\"What skills do you need to be an animal rescuer?\">What skills do you need to be an animal rescuer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_is_animal_care_volunteer\" title=\"What is animal care volunteer?\">What is animal care volunteer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_are_the_three_types_of_volunteering\" title=\"What are the three types of volunteering?\">What are the three types of volunteering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_job_is_it_called_when_you_rescue_animals\" title=\"What job is it called when you rescue animals?\">What job is it called when you rescue animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_is_a_person_called_when_they_work_with_animals\" title=\"What is a person called when they work with animals?\">What is a person called when they work with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do\/#What_is_an_animal_shelter_worker\" title=\"What is an animal shelter worker?\">What is an animal shelter worker?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_sanctuary_volunteers_do\"><\/span>What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The three most common daily tasks include <b>food preparation, general maintenance around the sanctuary and the cleaning and maintenance of enclosures. Some sanctuaries allow for the hand-feeding of animals, while others do not.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_wear_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What do you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may be asked to wear <b>closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeve T-shirts to prevent injury from bites and scratches. It may be a requirement that volunteers are up to date on their vaccinations, as well. Tetanus, among others, is a must-have. Frequent hand washing is encouraged to prevent the spread of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_volunteer_with_animals_in_Vancouver\"><\/span>Where can I volunteer with animals in Vancouver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118139\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-with-animals-in-Vancouver.jpg\" alt=\"Where can I volunteer with animals in Vancouver?\" width=\"720\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-with-animals-in-Vancouver.jpg 720w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-with-animals-in-Vancouver-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are a few resources to get you started:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BC Alberta Guide Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia.<\/li>\n<li>BC SPCA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_13_year_old_volunteer_at_the_Rspca\"><\/span>Can a 13 year old volunteer at the Rspca?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Who can volunteer? Anyone can volunteer. We value diversity and encourage volunteers from all sections of the community. Unfortunately, <b>there are limited opportunities for anyone who is under 16 years of age and some restrictions apply in relation to opportunities for under 18&#8217;s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_chores_do_volunteers_do_in_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What chores do volunteers do in an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelters need volunteers to <b>clean cages, fill water or food bowls, provide company to the animals, walk the dogs, play with the cats, do training and socialization, and more. Not all jobs require directly interacting with the animals, though.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_can_you_gain_from_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118140\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-can-you-gain-from-volunteering-at-an-animal-shelter.jpg\" alt=\"What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-can-you-gain-from-volunteering-at-an-animal-shelter.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-can-you-gain-from-volunteering-at-an-animal-shelter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-can-you-gain-from-volunteering-at-an-animal-shelter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-can-you-gain-from-volunteering-at-an-animal-shelter-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential. Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place. Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_animal_volunteering\"><\/span>What is animal volunteering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can contribute to animal welfare and wildlife conservation in all kinds of environments, from rain forests to farms and cities. Volunteering opportunities include <b>research, photography, wild animal rescue, abandoned dog rescue, teaching English, caring for rescued animals, and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_call_someone_who_works_at_an_animal_sanctuary\"><\/span>What do you call someone who works at an animal sanctuary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wildlife Rehabilitators can work at animal shelters, wildlife refuges, or independently. Animal Attendant\/Kennel Worker. Animal Attendants feed, water, groom, bathe, and exercise animals and clean, disinfect, and repair their cages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_dress_for_an_animal_shelter_interview\"><\/span>How should you dress for an animal shelter interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the position, you should be wearing <b>business casual clothes, which should include a a neatly appointed shirt and khakis or black pants. You will be interviewed in some sort of conference room, most likely by your potential boss and co-workers in animal care as well as by human resources.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_volunteer_in_Vancouver\"><\/span>Where can I volunteer in Vancouver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118141\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-in-Vancouver.jpg\" alt=\"Where can I volunteer in Vancouver?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-in-Vancouver.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-in-Vancouver-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-in-Vancouver-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Where-can-I-volunteer-in-Vancouver-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Volunteer Vancouver Opportunities<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Group Support Volunteer &#8211; My Lions Gate BREAK.<\/li>\n<li>VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE &#8211; Ending extreme poverty.<\/li>\n<li>Family Children&#8217;s Drop-In Playgroup Volunteers.<\/li>\n<li>Food Security &#8211; Volunteer Food Sorters and Drivers.<\/li>\n<li>SMART Recovery Online Meeting Helper.<\/li>\n<li>Portobello West Artisan Market Volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_the_BC_SPCA\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at the BC SPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>16 years of age<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_volunteer_for_animals_online\"><\/span>How can I volunteer for animals online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>More videos on YouTube<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zooniverse. This is probably the most well-known platform for online nature volunteering.<\/li>\n<li>ZSL Instant Wild.<\/li>\n<li>GivingWay.<\/li>\n<li>Togean Conservation Foundation.<\/li>\n<li>Smithsonian Transcription Center.<\/li>\n<li>Idealist.<\/li>\n<li>UN Volunteers.<\/li>\n<li>Do It.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Canada\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_can_you_work_in_the_Rspca\"><\/span>What age can you work in the Rspca?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118142\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-age-can-you-work-in-the-Rspca.png\" alt=\"What age can you work in the Rspca?\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-age-can-you-work-in-the-Rspca.png 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-age-can-you-work-in-the-Rspca-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-age-can-you-work-in-the-Rspca-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You need to be <b>17 or over to apply, and 18 by the time you start the course. There&#8217;s no upper age limit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_the_Rspca_in_Australia\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at the Rspca in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All applicants must be aged <b>18 years or older.<\/b> Due to workplace health and safety laws, and child protection laws, we unfortunately cannot accept volunteers aged under 18 years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_Rspca_NSW\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at Rspca NSW?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>16<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_you_need_to_work_in_a_shelter\"><\/span>What skills do you need to work in a shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 Essential Shelter Advocate Skills For Your Resume And Career<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crisis Intervention.<\/li>\n<li>Safety Planning.<\/li>\n<li>Client Intake.<\/li>\n<li>Mental Health.<\/li>\n<li>Staff Meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Hotline.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_volunteering_with_animals_important\"><\/span>Why is volunteering with animals important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being an animal shelter volunteer is <b>good for your emotional, physical, and mental health. It is scientifically proven that spending time with animals helps lower your stress levels and blood pressure. It will also keep you active, especially if you prefer to walk dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter_look_good_on_a_resume\"><\/span>Does volunteering at an animal shelter look good on a resume?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Getting a volunteer position at an animal shelter is possible if you write a strong resume that impresses the hiring manager. A good resume for this type of job should provide examples of how you&#8217;ve excelled with responsibility, dependability, attention to detail, and knowledge of animal care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_you_need_to_be_an_animal_rescuer\"><\/span>What skills do you need to be an animal rescuer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118143\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-do-you-need-to-be-an-animal-rescuer.jpg\" alt=\"What skills do you need to be an animal rescuer?\" width=\"696\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-do-you-need-to-be-an-animal-rescuer.jpg 696w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-skills-do-you-need-to-be-an-animal-rescuer-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Specific Job Skills:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential.<\/li>\n<li>Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place.<\/li>\n<li>Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_animal_care_volunteer\"><\/span>What is animal care volunteer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Volunteers <b>gain animal care experience while providing cats and dogs with care and companionship and helping give them the best chance of finding a new, loving home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_three_types_of_volunteering\"><\/span>What are the three types of volunteering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being an animal shelter volunteer is <b>good for your emotional, physical, and mental health. It is scientifically proven that spending time with animals helps lower your stress levels and blood pressure. It will also keep you active, especially if you prefer to walk dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_job_is_it_called_when_you_rescue_animals\"><\/span>What job is it called when you rescue animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One job that can be especially rewarding is an <b>animal rescuer, which is someone who helps free animals from unhealthy conditions and finds them new and safe homes. If you&#8217;re an animal lover and want to use your passion for animals in your career, you might consider becoming an animal rescuer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_person_called_when_they_work_with_animals\"><\/span>What is a person called when they work with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Zoologist<\/b> <b>Zoologists work with animals in the wild and controlled environments such as zoos.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_animal_shelter_worker\"><\/span>What is an animal shelter worker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An Animal Shelter Worker <b>keeps these pets clean and comfortable during their time at the shelter, and also works as a promoter for these animals, talking up their attributes to potential pet parents. Your primary task as an Animal Shelter Worker is to keep the animals in your care clean and well fed.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?What do you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?Where can I volunteer with animals in Vancouver?Can a 13 year old volunteer at the Rspca?What chores do volunteers do in an animal shelter?What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?What is animal volunteering?What do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-animal-sanctuary-volunteers-do.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6151"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6151"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118144,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6151\/revisions\/118144"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}