Become an Adoption Counselor

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Become an Adoption Counselor

http://www.towncats.org

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Directions

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How Often Is This Offered?

Daily

Age Range

6th - 8th

High School

Help Required

Adult

Description

Join us as an Adoption Counselor and help set up for weekend adoption fairs, interview potential adopters, and process adoption paperwork. Town Cats is a nonprofit volunteer-based no-kill cat and kitten adoption center/shelter and feral cat advocacy organization dedicated to enriching the lives of unhoused cats and kittens in the south Santa Clara County.

What's Needed To Complete

We provide all needed supplies.

Whose Help Is Required

Volunteers under 18 must be supervised (by staff and/or parent/guardian), depending on location.

Special Requirements

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity for those who can commit to at least one shift a week for several months. No minimum age requirement for our main Morgan Hill location, but the role is best suited for high school students or older. Volunteers at area Petco adoption locations must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

How It Makes A Difference

Volunteers are so important to the daily operation of Town Cats. They help our cats thrive in what is typically a stressful environment, because happy and healthy cats are more likely to be adopted into loving homes. Adoption Counselors help place our cats in homes where they can be loved and well cared for.

Where to Serve

In-Person/On Site

Instructions

If you are interested in working a shift at our shelter, visit our volunteer page where you'll find a link to our online registration and information about upcoming orientations. If you have questions, please email volunteers@towncats.org. 1. Decide if you have a love of cats and can commit to at least one shift a week for several months. 2. If so, visit our http://www.towncats.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/" target="_blank" rel="noopenervolunteer page where you'll find a link to our online registration and information about upcoming orientations. 3. Complete the necessary registration forms. Once approved by Town Cats staff, register for an upcoming orientation/training session. 4. Attend the orientation as scheduled, and get ready to help our cats find new, happy homes!

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