Cat Volunteer Orientation

Sunday, December 5th, 2021 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (CT)

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Cat Volunteer Orientation

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Volunteering with Cats at Memphis Animal Services

Memphis Animal Services has an activity that benefits our cats for just about any cat lover!

To volunteer with our cats, you will need to attend our Cat Volunteer Orientation held the first Sunday of the Month at 2pm.

Enrichment and Support - Ensure MAS cats and kittens get the TLC they need (and deserve) every day. Cattery care volunteers can sign up for shifts between 12pm - 4pm to help with enrichment, general support, and matchmaking cats with new families. We also need matchmakers for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4pm -7pm.

Marketing and Photography - Help our cats put their best paw forward on adoption websites (PetHarbor/PetFinder) and social media by taking photos and writing engaging bios to attract the purrfect family. You don’t need a fancy camera, a smartphone will do the trick!

Events - Memphis Animal Services foster cats and kittens participate in monthly adoption events offsite at various locations. Help our team make these events successful by assisting with setup, talking to potential adopters, and breakdown.

DIY Cat Enrichment - Want to help shelter cats from the comfort of home? There are lots of DIY items you can make and collect to help make shelter life more fun for the cats in our care!

Items to Collect for Shelter Cats: Shower Curtain Rings, Wine Corks, Toilet Paper Rolls, Ping Pong balls, Towels, Blankets, Sheets, Canned Food Trays

DIY Projects for Shelter Cats: Fleece Tie Blankets, Fleece Tie Toys, TP Roll Toys

***MASK ARE REQUIRED IN ALL CITY OF MEMPHIS GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS***

*Shelter Volunteers must be 18+ years old to volunteer with the cats at Memphis Animal Services. If you have children under 18 who want to help our shelter cats, check out the list of DIY Enrichment Items above for activities for you and your child or classroom. You can drop off item donations during our regular business hours, or email MAS@memphistn.gov to schedule a drop-off/Cat Area Tour.

Positions

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Registration

Opens Jul 7, 2021 12:00am

Registration Closes

Dec 7, 2021 4:00pm or when space runs out.

Requirement Details

Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:

Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.

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