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This ensures our canine guests stay happy and healthy during their stay. Canine Feeders also assist with daily shelter operations as needed. There is no direct dog handling in this role.  \nTIME COMMITMENT  \n• Schedule: Weekly; volunteers are expected at the same day & time every week.  \n• Duration of Assignment: 6-month minimum commitment; there is a high level of training involved in this position. Volunteers may continue in this position for as long as they wish after the initial 6 months.  \nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Exact duties will vary depending on the volunteers’ shift time and the needs of the department. Possible duties include:  \n• Have a staff member print off the List of Dogs With Weights report.  \n• Utilizing the dog feeding chart and Special Diet Chart, mix and portion meals according to the current population, including special diets.  \n• Distribute meals to all dogs except dogs labeled “Staff Only Meal Distribution”  \n• If more than one dog is in a kennel, see staff for how to proceed.  \n• Abide by protocols of safe animal handling, disease control and prevention  \n• To work collaboratively and professionally with shelter personnel and volunteers to achieve an efficient, wellrun environment for all  \nVOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS  \nRequirements*: Volunteers in this position must possess the following skills and capabilities:  \n• 18 years of age or older  \n• Able to be flexible in the assigned position and assist with other duties as requested  \nSkills  \n• Canine feeders must be fast learners, able to work quietly and independently when needed, and must be comfortable working with dogs.  \n• Strong communication skills and able to follow instructions clearly and efficiently, sometimes with minimal supervision.  \n• Dependable and responsibly able to communicate with the volunteer management team if unable to make a shift.  \n• Basic reading comprehension and writing in English-written signs are placed around the shelter to communicate important health and safety information.  \n• Close attention to detail and organization, to ensure cats on restrictive diets receive the proper meals  \n• Able to read and understand any special signage such as “staff only”  \nPhysical Capabilities  \n• See well enough to read animal body language and read important instructional signage.  \n• Hear well enough to detect animal warning vocalizations.  \n• Be on your feet for the duration of a two-hour shift.  \n• Walking on wet floors with appropriate non-slip footwear.  \n• Able to squat, bend, twist, and lift frequently within confined space with hard floor.  \n• Able to hold a leash and operate kennel doors safely and properly  \nMental/Emotional Capabilities  \n• Understand, remember, and follow instructions (both written and verbal) .  \n• Work independently with minimal or no supervision (once trained), while also recognizing limits in knowledge/abilities and asking for help when needed.  \n• Work cooperatively with other people and take direction and feedback from peers, staff, and/or leadership.  \n• Recognize potentially hazardous situations and respond appropriately or notify the appropriate person.  \n• Comfortable around loud noises such as barking dogs and industrial washing machines.  \n• Remain calm when faced with unexpected animal behaviors or other challenging situations.  \n* If you or someone you are representing may need some assistance or reasonable accommodation to meet these requirements, please [contact volunteer@arlgp.org](contact volunteer@arlgp.org) before submitting your application.  \nTRAINING REQUIRED  \n• ARLGP Orientation & Volunteer Planning Sessions (online & in-person)  \n• Fear Free Shelters Certification str","cbCaifyWiXVncOCR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifyWiXVncOCR","pdf",265685,"English","# Summary of Role\n## Time Commitment\n## Primary Duties and Responsibilities\n## Volunteer Qualifications\n## Training Required\n## Work Environment\n## Dress Code","[{\"question\":\"What does the Canine Feeders volunteer role involve?\",\"answer\":\"It involves preparing and feeding afternoon meals according to each dog’s needs, in cooperation with shelter staff. 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