Puppy/Whelping Watcher Volunteers Needed!

Whelping/Puppy Watcher Volunteers support WCCs 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 Connections 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.