Purpose: To keep the rescue and all necessary supplies for caring for cats and kittens clean.

Requirements: Age 16 or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours. Direct contact with dirty litter boxes and cleaning agents such as bleach and accelerated hydrogen peroxide. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Hand-wash dishes and litter boxes; use sanitizer to sanitize dishes and litter boxes. 
• Laundry.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wipe down countertops and surfaces.
• Empty trash cans.
• Clean and sanitize crates.
• Other cleaning, as needed.

Supervisor: Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are available 7 days a week throughout the day from 11am-7pm

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment. 

Purpose: To ensure cat transport crates are sanitized, stored properly, and ready for use.

Requirements: Age 16 or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours. Should be able to work outside regardless of weather conditions. Direct contact with dirty crates and cleaning agents such as bleach and accelerated hydrogen peroxide. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Cleaning dirty crates.
• Organizing clean crates.
• Assembling crates properly (as needed).
• Other special projects (as needed).

Supervisor:  Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are available 7 days a week throughout the day from 11am-7pm

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment. 

Cat Care (AM/PM)

Purpose: To keep cat kennels clean and comfortable for the resident cats and to feed and care for resident cats. 

Requirements: 16 years or older.  Has finished 40 hours on Clean Team. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours while working directly with cats and kittens. Be comfortable with direct contact with cats and kittens, dirty litter boxes, and cleaning agents such as bleach and accelerated hydrogen peroxide. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Spot clean cat enclosures daily for each cat.
• Prepare clean litter pans, food, and water bowls.
• Clean dirty litter boxes and food bowls after enclosure cleaning is complete.
• Observe general cat behavior and make note of important changes.
• Keep the supply prep room clean, sanitary and organized.
• Sweep and mop.
• Laundry.

Supervisor:  Cat Care Leads/Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training: Information Session, Hands-on Training, and Clean Team training 

Shift Availability: Shifts are available every day from 9 am-11 am and from 5-7 pm.

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment. 

Enrichment

Purpose: Reducing stress in the cats in the rescue based on individual cats' unique needs. 

Requirements: 16 years or older. Has finished 40 hours on Clean Team, and 40 hours on Cat Care. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours while working directly with cats and kittens. Be comfortable with direct contact with cats and kittens, dirty litter boxes, and cleaning agents such as bleach and accelerated hydrogen peroxide. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Reduce stress in individual cats. 
• Work with cats and provide them with their basic and emotional needs. 
• Help socialize cats and kittens and make them familiar with and trust humans. 

Supervisor: Cat Care Leads/Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training Required: Information Session, Fear Free Shelter Modules, Cat Care training and Clean Team training

Shift Availability: Shifts are available every day from 11am-12pm and from 4pm-5pm

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment.

Purpose: To greet the public and provide them with information about SAFe during adoption center hours. 

Requirements: 16 years or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours. Ability to work on a tablet or computer. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Greet the public as they enter the Adoption Center. 
• Sign potential adopters in on the waitlist. 
• Provide information and/or resource documents to community members.
• Contact potential adopters on the waitlist  and respond to messages.
• Answer phone calls. 
• Sweep and mop adoption center.
• Backup cashiering as needed. 
• Admin work as needed
• Other cleaning as needed. 

Supervisor: Retail Specialist/Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are available Thursdays to Sundays 12pm-6pm

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment. 

Purpose: Assist adopters and customers in making purchases and help to  maintain the adoption center retail inventory as well as the overall Adoption Center cleanliness and assist with general flow of the center. 

Requirements: 18 years or older. Has finished 40 hours on Front Desk. Be able to commit to a weekly three-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for three hours.  Ability to work on a tablet or computer. Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and ability to multitask. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Nicely greet the public as they enter. 
• Ring out adopters and customers and provide tax receipts for donors.  
• Recommend products to customers in the retail section.
• Assist with stocking and tracking retail inventory. 
• Assist with stocking adoption center resources. 
• Scan and file cat paperwork. 
• Provide information and/or documents to community members.
• Answer phone calls as needed. 
• Other cleaning as needed. 

Supervisor: Retail Lead/Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training, Front Desk Training 

Shift Availability: Shifts are available Thursdays to Sundays 12pm-6pm

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a three-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment.

Purpose: To assist with management of paperwork and data entry.

Requirements: 18 years or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Basic proficiency with computers, including Windows 8, printing, scanning, and the ability to learn how to use a basic database program. Be able to bend for filing paperwork.

Duties:

• Scan paperwork.
• File paperwork.
• Data entry.
• Cards and mailings
• Database maintenance. 
• Other special projects, as needed.

Supervisor:  Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are flexible, but mostly available Monday-Wednesday between 11am-7pm.

Purpose: To take photographs of adoptable kittens and cats for their adoption profiles and other general photography of the rescue.

Requirements: Must have own camera as well as own editing software. 16 years or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours while working directly with cats and kittens. Be comfortable with direct contact with cats and kittens, dirty litter boxes, and cleaning agents such as bleach and accelerated hydrogen peroxide. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Take photographs of adoptable kittens and cats in the rescue or other SAFe photo needs
• Edit photographs and upload to the cats profile
• Edit photographs and upload to shared drive

Supervisor:  Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are flexible depending on day of the week

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four -month minimum commitment. 

Purpose: To remotely work from home, check and forward email inquiries before adoption hours

Requirements: 18 years or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Ability to use google systems and own computers. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Check the adoption email inbox before the adoption hours. 
• Answer basic questions that potential adopters have. 
• Forward emails to the proper department/staff member as needed.

Supervisor: Adoptions Manager/Adoption Retention Specialist 

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are available every day remotely before 1pm

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four month minimum commitment. 

Purpose: To email adopters after 3 days, 3 months, and 3 weeks to assist in the adopted cat's adjustment to their new home. 

Requirements: 18 years or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Ability to use google systems and own computers. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Check the adoption email inbox and email previous adopters to assist with the new home adjustment process.
• Send out the post adoption survey email to the next set of adopters.
• Forward emails to the proper person as needed.
• Answer basic questions that previous adopters have.

Supervisor: Adoption Manager/Adoption Retention Specialist 

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are available every day remotely

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four month minimum commitment. 

Purpose: To assist the public with all parts of the adoption process: Screen potential adopters and assist them in their adoption selection, have productive and informative conversations in order to educate the potential adopter, and overall, create a positive experience for the adopter and a good adoption outcome for our cats and kittens.

Requirements: 18 years or older. Able to commit to a set weekly shift for a minimum six consecutive month commitment, after completing adoption counselor training. Must complete cat care and retail training and shifts, and demonstrate high level proficiency in both before moving into adoption counselor training, or have previous experience. Understand the differences in cat personalities and how they may affect an adoption outcome. Demonstrate efficiency and comfort handling cats. Excellent people and communication skills. Represent SAFe Rescue in a positive and appropriate manner. Basic computer skills and ability to learn our shelter database program. Be an active learner and listener.

PLEASE NOTE: Mastery of our adoption process, protocols, and standards of service and care must be exhibited prior to facilitating adoptions on your own. Simply participating in training does not guarantee you a position as an adoption counselor. You must have an open mind and both the ability and willingness to learn the skills listed below:

Duties

• Greet guests and potential adopters, answer questions, have informative conversations to understand what would be the best match for the adopters household and lifestyle.
• Oversee meeting between potential adopter and cat to ensure proper handling and a good match. Ensure proper sanitization procedure between meeting each cat.
• Know individual cats well enough to answer questions about individual animals for potential guardians and guests.
• Socialize and groom adoption ready cats. Make notes and observations on their behavior toward different adopters.
• Ensure all cats have fresh water and dry bedding. Refill water and food bowls as needed.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the cat room, while following sanitation protocols at all times. Change litter boxes, as needed. Sweep the floor clean of litter or food periodically.
• Introduce new adopters to products that the retail section carries, the benefits of types of food, as well as proper feeding protocol based on individual cats.
• Process adoption paperwork, explain adoption agreement and medical history, advise on new cat introduction, licensing, and vaccinations.
• Operating the cash register, handling money and using the credit card machine.

Supervisor: Adoption Center Manager/Volunteer and Shelter Manager

Training: Information Session, Virtual Training Modules, Multiple Hands-On Training, Counselor Shadowing

Shift Availability: Shifts are available during our adoption hours: 12 pm-6 pm, Thursday through Sunday.

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a three-hour shift each week. There is a six month minimum commitment. Dependability is essential. 

Purpose: To drive and transport donations and cats from airport or other locations to the rescue

Requirements: 17 years or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Licensed and owned car.  Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours while working directly with cats and kittens. Be comfortable with direct contact with cats and kittens, dirty litter boxes, and cleaning agents such as bleach and accelerated hydrogen peroxide. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Donation pick-up and drop-off
• Cats and kittens pick-up and drop-off

Training Required: Information Session

Shift Availability: Shifts are available on an as needed basis

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment.

Purpose: To sort through items donated by the community, allocate them towards the proper program, enter items into inventory, place items in proper storage areas, and ensure storage areas remain well organized so supplies can be easily located.

Requirements: 16 years or older. Be able to commit to a weekly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours while working. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Sort through recently donated items and allocate items towards the proper program based on written procedures
• Check “best by” dates and ensure that items are properly allocated and/or removed as per written procedures
• Organize donated supplies into correct storage space
• Add/remove items from inventory utilizing a inventory management software or inventory movement form
• Fill out documentation for donated items that require it
• Go through items in storage and ensure that items are properly organized, labeled, and within “best by” date as per written procedures

Supervisor: Community Support Manager/ Volunteer and Shelter Manager

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four-month minimum commitment.

Purpose: To assist Community Wellness Clinic clients throughout their appointment, provide information regarding additional support/services SAFe provides, schedule follow-up appointments, and process payments for services rendered.

Requirements: 18 years or older. Be able to commit to a monthly three-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for three hours while working directly with members of the public. Ability to work on a tablet or computer. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Greet Community Wellness Clinic clients with kindness as they enter our doors
• Confirm with the client their information and what cats they brought with them during the clinic check-in process
• Discuss with the client what services they’re looking for, educate clients on what services they may or may not need as well as the clinic’s pricing structure, and communicate this information to SAFe’s veterinary team
• Print medical records for the client as necessary
• Provide clients with any resources (including food and supplies) or information they may need during their appointment
• Assist the veterinary team with any administrative tasks they may need during the Community Wellness Clinics
• Accept and process payment for services rendered during the check-out process
• Assist with the preparation and cleaning up of Community Wellness Clinic materials

Supervisor: Community Support Manager/ Volunteer and Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Shift Availability: Shifts are available on the Mondays we host Community Wellness Clinics

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a three-hour shift each month. There is a four month minimum commitment.

Purpose: To assist both the public and the rescue’s internal community members and provide them with resources and/or information during Community & Shelter Center open hours and to provide additional assistance to the Community Support, Foster/Intake, and Volunteer teams. 

Requirements: 16 years or older. Be able to commit to a monthly three-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for three hours while working directly with members of the public. Ability to work on a tablet or computer. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Greet both the public and internal community members (fosters, volunteers, transport partners, etc.) with kindness as they enter our doors
• Provide information and/or resources to the public upon request
• Help facilitate supply pickup appointments made by Stay SAFe Pet Pantry clients and fosters by providing them with pre-packaged supplies and ensure events are properly documented
• Answer phone calls, providing relevant information during the phone call and if necessary ensuring that the call is properly documented
• Accept donations and provide tax receipts as needed
• Connect members of the public and internal community members with the correct staff
• member/department when necessary
• Administrative support including: filing and scanning documents, assisting with data entry scheduling appointments, etc.
• Sweep and mop the Community & Shelter Center and other cleaning as needed

Supervisor: Community Support Manager

Training Required: Information Session, Hands-on Training

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each week. There is a four month minimum commitment. 

Donation Collection 

Purpose: To collect donations from our community and retail partners.

Requirements: 17 years or older. Have a valid driver's license. Be able to commit to a monthly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours while working directly with our community and retail partners. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Volunteers will choose from an assignment of one (or more) locations to collect donations on a monthly basis.
• Communicate with the assigned location before traveling to ensure their staff members are aware of the donation pickup
• Travel to the assigned locations (using your own vehicle) during the allotted times and collect donations
• Greet community and retail partners with kindness and gratitude
• Transport donations to Seattle Area Feline rescue, unload them and move them to the designated area for sorting

Supervisor: Community Support Manager

Training Required: Information Session

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each month. There is a four month minimum commitment.

Purpose: To collect donations from our community and retail partners.

Requirements: 17 years or older. Have a valid driver's license. Be able to commit to a monthly two-hour shift for four consecutive months of service. Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for two hours while working directly with our community and retail partners. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Willingness and ability to learn the following tasks:

Duties:

• Volunteers will choose from an assignment of one (or more) locations to collect donations on a monthly basis.
• Communicate with the assigned location before traveling to ensure their staff members are aware of the donation pickup
• Travel to the assigned locations (using your own vehicle) during the allotted times and collect donations
• Greet community and retail partners with kindness and gratitude
• Transport donations to Seattle Area Feline rescue, unload them and move them to the designated area for sorting

Supervisor: Community Support Manager

Training Required: Information Session

Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled for a two-hour shift each month. There is a four month minimum commitment.