Food Fairy
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Position ID: V-CWD0005
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2023
Opportunity Details: Food Fairy
| Contact | Adrienne Thorp, Volunteer Program Supervisor, Georgian Triangle Humane Society; Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 230; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
| Duties | The GTHS Food Fairy ensures that all kittens and cats in the building are fed. Other duties include:
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| More Info Link | https://gths.ca/volunteer/food-fairy/ |
| Benefits | Keep active, support a good cause, meet like-minded people, interact with cats and kittens |
| Clients | Cats who are currently awaiting adoption and those not yet ready to be adopted |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training - Relevant if/when training a new volunteer to join the team ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Capable of kneeling, bending, walking |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - A minimum commitment period of 6 months is required for all volunteer positions at the GTHS unless otherwise stated ; The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/ |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; This position involves working alone, but applicants are invited to participate in team meetings, social events and on internal social media platforms, or to sign-up for one-off or regular team opportunities. |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood: 2 individual(s) ; Grey County ; Simcoe County ; Wasaga Beach 2 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Online, by email and in-person; reference materials are also provided to support training ; Training is required ; Scheduled training - At a mutually convenient date - likely from 6am until approximately 8am ; Training on the job - Shadowing and working alongside an experienced volunteer ; The GTHS onboarding process must be completed before a volunteer's first shift. Orientation and onboarding is conducted virtually / via email. On-the-job training will be provided by an experienced volunteer. |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required ; Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot and along the roadside |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | No police check is required for this particular volunteer position, but is required for some others. |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |