Whelping/Puppy Watcher Volunteers support WCC’s Breeding Program by assisting with daily tasks to maintain a clean and safe Puppy Enrichment Center (PEC). Volunteers also assist with necessary care for mom and her puppies to ensure optimal development. Whelping shifts are 4 hours long and the volunteers work with the pups 0-3 weeks. Puppy Watching shifts are 3 hours long and the puppies are 3-8 weeks old. All volunteers will be trained to be both whelping and puppy watcher volunteers. Volunteers must attend a 1.5 hour training via zoom and shadow a current volunteer or staff member two times prior to volunteering solo. We are especially in need of volunteers to care for our moms and puppies for evening shifts (4-8pm and 7-10pm)!
LOCATION:
Warrior Canine Connection’s Healing Quarters, Boyds, MD.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Following animal care guidelines that change frequently.
- Walking, feeding, and other caretaking responsibilities.
- Cleaning of PEC, including dog toys, whelping box, puppy pens, and general areas.
- Recording data in Microsoft Excel.
- Maintaining clean litter boxes.
- Assisting with other duties as determined by WCC staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years old.
- Available to volunteer a minimum of 1 shift a month.
- Skilled in operating a laptop and navigating between multiple screens with minimal supervision.
- Capable of sitting, standing, or kneeling repeatedly.
- Adapt at working in a constantly changing environment with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented.
- Prior experience with dogs preferred, but not required.
To initiate the process of becoming a volunteer with Warrior Canine Connection, please submit a volunteer application featured on our website here.
