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Who We Are:For over 20 years, Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) has been living our mission to end cat overpopulation and homelessness, and you can be part of that! At VOKRA, we rescue, heal, then place cats - first in our network of foster homes, then in carefully matched, loving, forever homes. We are a passionate, volunteer-driven charity with extensive cat care experience. We believe that no kill is the only responsible approach to rescue, that Trap-Neuter-Return works, and that cats are AWESOME! Each year we rescue over 1,400 kittens and cats in the Lower Mainland. To learn more about VOKRA and the impact we make, we encourage you to visit <a href="http://www.vokra.ca" target="_blank">www.vokra.ca</a>.Who You Are:A dedicated and organized Volunteer Cat Behavior consultant who will play a key role in helping successfully move cats through our foster system, with a particular focus on advising fosters on behavioral challenges encountered by cats in foster. This role will also involve close collaboration with the Team Lead for Behavior and Socialization.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assessment and Planning:&nbsp;Identify behavioral challenges and possible contributing factors and create a behavior plan for the foster to implement.</li><li>Collaboration: Collaborate with fosters, foster co-ordinators and health support staff to ensure that behavior plans in place have been created with all relevant information.</li><li>Ongoing follow up: Follow up and assess efficacy of behavior plans and adjust as necessary.</li><li>Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of communications and ensure that all relevant information is documented and available for review.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:<ul><li>Significant experience working with semi-feral, scared, shy and under socialized adult cats other than your own (e.g. previous volunteer work within cat rescue is ideal)</li><li>Excellent understanding of behavioral issues in cats and evidenced based techniques to correct behaviours.&nbsp;</li><li>Formal training relating to cat care is an asset (e.g. Veterinary Technician) but not required.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work within Gmail, google docs and navigate basic databases.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to approach cases with compassion and empathy.</li></ul>Able to commit 3-6 hours per week with a 6-month commitment.

VOKRA - Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Cat Behaviour Consultant

The medical team works at the VOKRA Operations Centre (Ops) overseeing &amp; providing medical treatment to cats/kittens upon initial arrival at VOKRA &amp; to those in residence at Ops.Shifts:10am-12pm (AM shift)4pm-6pm (PM shift)Duties:Medical shifts consist of the following duties. Are you comfortable with:<ul><li>Perform medical rounds at the beginning of every shift;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitoring for abnormalities in eating/drinking/eliminating/energy and fear, anxiety, stress</li><li>Administer medications as prescribed by DVM</li><li>Ideally, medical team members should be able to do sub-q fluids (for dehydrated cats), take temperatures, cut nails and not queasy around blood or injuries.</li><li>Follow PPE protocols and ensure disease control measures are being upheld</li><li>Ability and willingness to adapt to changing protocols and ensure best practice</li><li>Handle stray or feral cats</li></ul>

Medical Team Volunteer

SummaryVolunteers&nbsp;are responsible for maintaining the shelter and monitoring the health and wellbeing of our 3 geriatric semi-feral cats, in a barn environment.ShiftsEach shift is completely dependent on the volunteer’s availability. The tasks of a shift typically take anywhere from 1-2hours. The timing of a shift&nbsp;can be anywhere inside 8AM-6PM. Volunteers are not allowed on the property before 8AM and are asked to be off the property by 6PM. We require only 1 volunteer each day. Volunteer cannot bring someone with them to their shift. However, there are often people around during the day and the property owner or stable staff are always reachable should an emergency occur while on shift. Duties<ul><li>Putting out fresh wet food, dry food, and water, and changing out and washing all dishes</li><li>Scooping and sanitizing litter boxes, sweeping floors and troubleshooting leaks with buckets etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Volunteers&nbsp;are to monitor each cat's activity and appearance/wellbeing, and log concerns in a binder for other&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;to see and continue monitoring, as well as report it the Manager</li><li>Volunteers&nbsp;are never asked to do any of the larger work, e.g. building maintenance, heavy lifting etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Report to Southland Barn Manager for any concern around cat’s health</li><li>Does not require previous experience working with cats, or even barn experience, just have to be willing to work in this environment and help out, meaning take regular shifts</li><li>It's not glamourous work, this is very much a barn-environment, we are looking for anyone who loves animals enough to show up -rain or shine. It's dirty and dusty, and in the winter months especially, it is wet and muddy</li><li>Other critters around - raccoons, squirrels, rats, crows, seagulls, eagles, and a healthy amount of spiders and flies &nbsp;</li></ul>

Southland Barn Volunteer

Southland Barn Manager - VolunteerSummaryBe the team lead to support the Southland Barn Volunteer Team. Once you are trained as a Southland Barn Volunteer, you will support and help cover shifts for the volunteer team.Volunteers&nbsp;are responsible for maintaining the shelter and monitoring the health and wellbeing of our 3 geriatric semi-feral cats, in a barn environment.Shifts<ul><li>Availability must be flexible</li><li>Be available to fill open shifts not covered Southland Barn Volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li>Be available for consult by the volunteer team around concerns and questions</li></ul>Southland Barn Volunteer ShiftsEach shift is completely dependent on the volunteer’s availability. The tasks of a shift typically take anywhere from 1-2hours. The timing of a shift&nbsp;can be anywhere inside 8AM-6PM. Volunteers are not allowed on the property before 8AM and are asked to be off the property by 6PM. We require only 1 volunteer each day. Volunteer cannot bring someone with them to their shift. However, there are often people around during the day and the property owner or stable staff are always reachable should an emergency occur while on shift. Southland Barn Volunteer Duties<ul><li>Putting out fresh wet food, dry food, and water, and changing out and washing all dishes</li><li>Scooping and sanitizing litter boxes, sweeping floors and troubleshooting leaks with buckets etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Volunteers&nbsp;are to monitor each cat's activity and appearance/wellbeing, and log concerns in a binder for other&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;to see and continue monitoring, as well as report it the Manager</li><li>Volunteers&nbsp;are never asked to do any of the larger work, e.g. building maintenance, heavy lifting etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Report to Southland Barn Manager for any concern around cat’s health</li><li>Does not require previous experience working with cats, or even barn experience, just have to be willing to work in this environment and help out, meaning take regular shifts</li><li>It's not glamourous work, this is very much a barn-environment, we are looking for anyone who loves animals enough to show up -rain or shine. It's dirty and dusty, and in the winter months especially, it is wet and muddy</li><li>Other critters around - raccoons, squirrels, rats, crows, seagulls, eagles, and a healthy amount of spiders and flies &nbsp;</li></ul>

Southland Barn Manager - Volunteer

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) is a volunteer-run cat/kitten rescue organization serving Vancouver and surrounding municipalities in the Lower Mainland since 2000. Our Vancouver headquarters and transition center is where rescued cats are nursed to health before being placed in one of our 550 volunteer foster homes. Each year, we find forever- homes for 1200+ cats and kittens. We welcome cat lovers, pet owners and animal loving hearts to help support our mission!<h2>VOKRA’s Mission</h2>To end cat overpopulation and cat homelessness. We rescue, heal, then home cats – first in our network of foster homes, then in carefully matched, loving, forever homes. We are a passionate, volunteer-driven charity with extensive cat care experience. We believe that no-kill is the only responsible approach, that TNR works, and that cats are awesome!<h2>Position Summary&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>We are currently seeking Cat Care &amp; Medical Team Volunteers to join our dedicated group of&nbsp;individuals to assist with managing the care of the&nbsp;kitties at our Operations Center. This role is crucial in ensuring the health and well-being of the&nbsp;cats under our care, making a direct and meaningful impact on their lives.<h2>Primary Duties and Responsibilities&nbsp;</h2> Commitment<ul><li>Must commit to a minimum of 6 months</li><li>Must commit to regular weekly shift</li></ul>Cat CareFeeding cats as per posted instructionsScooping litterboxes, and refilling litter level as requiredRecording cat’s food intake and eliminationsReporting concerns regarding food intake, eliminations, or cat behaviour to Volunteer ManagerReporting concerns regarding cat health to Volunteer Manager&nbsp;DishwashingEmptying all dirty food bowls of leftover foodLoading dirty food bowls and utensils in dishwasherTurning on dishwasher when fullEmptying litterboxes when too dirty for scooping&nbsp; CleaningSweeping floorsEmptying garbage&nbsp;Laundry – as neededChecking levels of dirty laundryPutting laundry in washerPutting laundry in dryer&nbsp;<ul><li>Folding laundry, and putting away in designated area</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Experience with cats</li><li>Be self - directed, willing to take initiative, detail oriented</li><li>Be able to lift medium heavy 40lb.bags of litter, wire kennels</li><li>English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing</li><li>Minimum 6 month commitment, once a week&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Shifts</h2>Monday<ul><li>4pm – 6pm</li></ul>Wednesday<ul><li>&nbsp;4pm – 6pm</li></ul>Friday<ul><li>&nbsp;4pm – 6pm</li></ul>Saturday<ul><li>&nbsp;4pm – 6pm</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Get to visit lots of cats!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work Experience&nbsp;</li></ul>The knowledge that are you helping a team to work towards ensuring&nbsp; our Vokra Operations Rescue Centre is able to help as many kitties&nbsp; as need our help.&nbsp;We can’t do it with out you.&nbsp;Thank you for being part of our team. Click <a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?ApplicationFormNumber=1&amp;OrganizationGuid=3ea59594-da40-4450-9fd4-448a668abbec" target="_blank">HERE</a> to apply.

Cat Care Volunteer

Spend time with tame cats at our Ops Centre while they wait to be moved to their forever home.Requirements:- Calm, patient, warm demeanor&nbsp;- Experience connecting to scared, anxious cats&nbsp;- Experience with older cats- Able to engage cats in play, give physical attention, or just provide company (depending on the cat’s needs)- Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English- Must be 18 and over- Able to commit to a fixed weekly shift for the next 6 months&nbsp;- Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours, between 12pm and 4pm everyday, 7 days a week

Cat Companion Volunteer

Role Overview We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Event Photographers to help capture key moments at our fundraising events. These photos will be used to promote our work, highlight our events, and engage our community through social media, newsletters, and other platforms. Responsibilities<ul><li>Attend various fundraising events in Vancouver as scheduled</li><li>Capture high-quality photographs of event activities, guests, volunteers, and cats</li><li>Ensure a variety of shots that reflect the energy and purpose of each event</li><li>Edit and deliver selected photos to VOKRA within a reasonable timeframe after each event</li><li>Represent VOKRA in a professional and respectful manner at all times</li><li>Requirements: &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with photography; portfolio or sample work may be requested</li><li>Must have own camera and equipment</li><li>Comfortable photographing in busy or dynamic event settings</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a minimum of 6 months</li><li>Passion for animal welfare and alignment with VOKRA’s mission</li></ul>

Volunteer Event Photographers

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ol>	<li>Ensures the safe, timely and effective vaccination of the animals in VOKRA’s care by:	<ul>		<li>Working with fosters to schedule vaccination appointments on a timely basis. &nbsp;</li>		<li>Reporting vaccination details to the Vaccinations Team on a timely basis.</li>		<li>Maintaining current vaccination supply kits.</li>		<li>Doing a general health check of the cats at the foster’s home prior to administering the vaccine.</li>		<li>Reporting any concerns or issues related to the vaccination situation or experience to the Vaccination Team Lead.</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Ensures the ongoing safety of the cats in VOKRA’s care by:	<ul>		<li>Adhering to VOKRA Vaccination Protocol at all times.</li>		<li>Adhering to processes outlined in the Information and Guidelines for Vaccinators (Vaccinators’ Handbook).</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Provides additional support to the Vaccinations Team by: 	<ul>		<li>Training and mentoring vaccinator trainees as requested from time to time.</li>	</ul>	</li></ol> SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under the guidance and direction of the Vaccinations Team administrators, &nbsp;works independently as well as part of a team. Training of new volunteers is provided in situ by experienced vaccinators. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS<ul>	<li>The work is performed at the homes of the fosters.</li>	<li>Some local travel is required; the vaccinator may specify the geographic boundaries they would prefer to work within.</li>	<li>Occasionally at risk of being bitten, scratched, or injured by cats.</li></ul> HOURS OF WORK<ul>	<li>Self-paced within certain parameters; the vaccinator and the foster collaborate to find a mutually agreeable date and time.</li>	<li>Between 2 and 4 hours per week depending on the time of year and how many vaccination visits per week the volunteer is requested to conduct. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> EQUIPMENT<ul>	<li>The vaccination kits and supplies are provided by VOKRA (pickup at VOKRA’s Operations Centre).</li>	<li>Having access to a vehicle may be advantageous but is not a requirement.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in the following is critical:<ul>	<li>Basic cat husbandry and safe handling techniques.</li>	<li>Confidence in handling kittens/cats in a variety of situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	<li>Ability to carefully observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.</li>	<li>Calm demeanor, not easily flustered.</li>	<li>Good organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.</li>	<li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.</li>	<li>Taking the initiative to learn as not everything can be taught during training</li></ul> Previous experience in the following is preferred, but not required:<ul>	<li>Medical/Veterinary background</li></ul>

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