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Volunteer Posting
Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA)
March 31, 2015
Position Title:
Commitment:
Accountability:
Small Animal Care – Pet Visiting Rabbits
Minimum 2 hours/week (Shifts available Monday-Sunday)
Reports to Manager of Humane Education and Pet Visiting
The HBSPCA is seeking a Volunteer, Small Animal Care to provide kennel care and socialization for three
pet visiting rabbits at the HBSPCA.
The Successful Candidate
 Is comfortable working directly with pet companion animals
 Is available for one or more 2 hour shifts a week
 Thrives in a team environment inclusive of volunteers, staff and experts committed to
maintaining a best practice shelter environment
 Is passionate about animal welfare
Key Responsibilities
 Feed the rabbits
 Socialize the rabbits providing touch time as well as play time in an exercise pen
 Clean the rabbit cages and refresh bedding
Required Skills, Experience and Behaviours
 18 years of age or older
 Works independently in a structured environment
 Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal and animal safety
 Understands basic animal behavior and recognizes stress signals in rabbits (training available).
 Excellent attendance record
If this position is of interest to you, please join one of two information sessions:
 Saturday April 11th at 11:00 am-noon
 Monday April 13th, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Please RSVP to [email protected] and let us know which date you plan to attend. Volunteer
Application Forms will be available at the session.
The Hamilton/Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HBSPCA) is a charitable animal
welfare organization. Programs protect animals from people, care for abused and neglected animals in
our companion animal hospital, kennels and foster homes, and promote responsible pet ownership.
Approximately 2,000 animals are adopted every year. We invite you to visit www.hbspca.com and
discover the miracles that happen every day at the HBSPCA.
Charitable Registration #: 11923 6750 RR001