Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Get your kitten and puppy fix here! Feed the bottle babies in the clinic and give them snuggles. You will need to take the neonate care course (linked below) and shadow with one of the senior nursery volunteers. This opportunity has set shifts so we can be sure the puppies and kittens are cared for daily. 

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Here is the right place to start your educational journey and assist the veterinary staff in the care of post-surgical animals and to help with evening clinic duties. This side of the shelter is fast-paced and calls for a volunteer with good animal handling skills and quick learning skills. Post-Surgery Clinic Volunteers move animals back to the main shelter after surgery, clean kennels, and maintain the cleanliness of the clinic during their shift. so we need you to know all the ins and outs of our facilities.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the Clinics at the CABQ Animal Shelters.

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your orientation session remember to request your Clinic Volunteer Orientation certificate and/or the "Clinic" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

If you want to learn more about all the trainings available through the AWD Animal Shelter, you can consult the list at www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd/trainings

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can made the process much more calm instead of panicked or stressful.  

This position is for fosters or volunteers who are available to care for neonate puppies and kittens at their home overnight. The neonates will then return to the AWD nursery the next day. You must have the neonate care qualification completed by either taking the class given by AWD or being approved by the nursery lead and the Community Engagement team.

This critical, life-saving opportunity provides care to the cats being treated for ringworm in the associated ringworm isolation area. Volunteers wear protective coverings on their body, feet, and hands. Kennel cleaning procedures will be explained when you begin volunteering. You will also be helping with treatment of ringworm cats by completing dipping treatments and bathing. Volunteers for the ringworm treatment opportunity should be comfortable with handling cats, be able to stand and bend, and be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 

This opportunity involves walking the dogs who are recovering in the clinic. Only advanced dog walkers who have taken the medical training are qualified for this.  Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time. They enjoy your attention and the opportunity to get some fresh air.

This opportunity is to socialize and give attention to cats who are being treated for medical conditions. These cats need a little extra TLC while they heal, and your attention is just the right treatment. 

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can made the process much more calm instead of panicked or stressful.