The Feline Adoption & Rescue Society (FARS) is an organization committed to helping cats and kittens. Through our Adoption Programs we help cats and kittens find “forever homes” where they will be cared for and loved.
Purpose:
Make it possible for homeless cats to find loving, permanent homes by ensuring cats are well cared for while at the FARS adoption center(s).
Duties:

1. Providing each cat with adequate food, water, and medication (if needed).
2. Cleaning cat cages and shelter areas in accordance with Department of Agricultural Resources regulations and FARS policies.
3. Monitoring cats’ condition and notifying FARS of any health or behavioral concerns.
4. Completing cat care forms/checklists.
5. Socializing cats through attention, regular grooming, and play time.
6. Working courteously and cooperatively with FARS staff and volunteers, PetsMart staff, and the general public.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


1. 18 years of age or older
2. Affection for animals and concern for their welfare.
3. Reliable and responsible.
4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
5. Experience working with cats, familiarity with cat behavior, and knowledge of common medical conditions.
6. Ability to properly handle cats, including humanely restraining when necessary.
7. Comfort working with animals of unknown disposition and possible medical or behavioral problems.
8. Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 25 pounds for short distances.
9. Ability to follow procedures and properly complete paperwork.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Feline Adoption & Rescue Society

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekdays Occasional Weekends

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Individual

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Contact Person:
Sharlene Sallet, Executive Director, (phone), (email)


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Address:


160 Alewife Brook Parkway Cambridge, MA 02138 (See a map)

Directions:

Our Animal Shelter is at: Cambridge PetSmart (Fresh Pond Mall) 160 Alewife Brook Parkway Cambridge, MA   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Alewife,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10 For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:		01701,   01852,   02138


Web Site: http://www.felineadoptions.org

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	No
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	No
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	No
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	Yes
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