I have been considering for a while now voluntering at a shelter. I have looked on the websites I can find for some of the ones around here.
I am a very loving person, and a good judge of character. I don't mean to sound cold hearted because I'm not at all like that, but I can handle pretty much anything and am able to detatch myself quite easily emotionally.
Just Some questions to the Experts
What kind of jobs would be available. I would like something more interactive with the animals, whether its cleaning cages/pens or helping with socialisation. Are these places too easy to fill? Or would they take on as many people who would like to help? I would like to foster but can't as I don't have the space.
It may sound selfish, but are there any where or job role you can be paid? If not, I'm sure the money will be made for my family by the government but I just want to check.
And finally, do they take people on as temporary or will they take on permanant? I know alot of people tend to do dog walking during the summer or help out on school breaks.
I also need to be sure of an health risks to myself as I have a young son. We don't have rabies over here though.
Thanks in advance, like I said I've been thinking about it for a while now and would like to finally act on it.
I am a very loving person, and a good judge of character. I don't mean to sound cold hearted because I'm not at all like that, but I can handle pretty much anything and am able to detatch myself quite easily emotionally.
Just Some questions to the Experts
What kind of jobs would be available. I would like something more interactive with the animals, whether its cleaning cages/pens or helping with socialisation. Are these places too easy to fill? Or would they take on as many people who would like to help? I would like to foster but can't as I don't have the space.
It may sound selfish, but are there any where or job role you can be paid? If not, I'm sure the money will be made for my family by the government but I just want to check.
And finally, do they take people on as temporary or will they take on permanant? I know alot of people tend to do dog walking during the summer or help out on school breaks.
I also need to be sure of an health risks to myself as I have a young son. We don't have rabies over here though.
Thanks in advance, like I said I've been thinking about it for a while now and would like to finally act on it.