Socialization team
On-Site
Ongoing
Student Friendly
55+ Friendly
Summary
Spend time with the cats and kittens helping them to progress through the three stages of socialization.
Location
Address
1455 Cliffe Avenue
Courtenay, British Columbia V9K 2K6
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
Reports to: Foster Coordinator
Time Commitment: 2-5 hours/week, flexible schedule
Duties: Spend time with the cats helping them to progress through the 3 stages of socialization; communicate with socialization team coordinator on progress
FERAL: NEVER been touched or handled by human
- Start with feather
- Move on to claw
- Pet with glove
- Pick up by scruff of neck and ‘burrito’ wrap in blanket.
- Hold away from face
- Pet on head, you should feel them relax
SEMI-SOCIAL: Can pet with bare hand, might be able to pick up
SOCIAL
- Can pet with bare hand
- Anyone can approach
- Quick to purr and snuggle
Requirements:
- Patience
- Understanding of cat behaviour
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- patient