Job Description

1.a. Welcome visitors during visiting hours, manage visitors who come outside visiting hours b. Lead tours through the hospital and shelter c. Coordinate visits and tours within and outside visiting hours 2. Volunteers: a. Manage communication and bookings via email with prospective volunteers b. Orient volunteers on their first day and provide the necessary training and explanation c. Prepare the daily schedule of the volunteers, making sure they get experience with different animals and tasks to deepen their understanding and relationship with cows, donkeys, goats and sheep as well as dogs and cats d. Supervise the volunteers and ensure all guidelines are followed and that volunteers or visitors not following guidelines are promptly explained 3. Animal care: a. Keep current with the animals in the hospital and their special needs, so that those who need the b. Report immediately any animal who shows signs of illness or distress to the Animal Welfare Manager a. Events: participate in outreach events, at the centre or external (schools, community meetings etc), to promote the respect of animal welfare and work of Animal Aid, encouraging the community to take an active role; to educate the community about animal behaviour, dog-bite prevention and coexistence. b. Adoption: identify the animals who can be adopted, screen potential adopters, implement adoption protocols. Experience, education and skills 1. Fluency in English, fluency in Hindi is a big plus but not required 2. Good IT skills (Microsoft office, Google tools) 3. Previous volunteering experience is plus Personal attributes 1. Understanding and passion for Animal Aid s mission 2. Warm and welcoming personality, able to be clear and direct 3. Good communication and organizational skills 4. People oriented and able to connect with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences 5. Compassionate and comfortable with animals

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