Attention all Youth in Monterey County! We have an exciting new opportunity available for you.
We have received numerous requests for volunteer work at our Carmel Adoption Center and are thrilled to have you join us!
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Our main opportunity is the daily cleaning of our kennels. This is open to ALL ages. To get started, you can sign up for available shifts on our sign-up link and be added to our Volunteer List.
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If you would like to come another time than the ones on our sign-up list, we do ask that you come to at least 1-2 of our listed shifts to be trained prior to taking unlisted times, as most of those times are unsupervised.
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All volunteers must agree to the following rules/guidelines:
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If you're under 13, please remember to always bring an adult with you. The adult will supervise you as we all aim to ensure a safe and loving environment for both you and the bunnies.
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We’d love for you to keep your voices down—shouting and loud noises can startle the bunnies, who are quite sensitive. When they feel threatened, they might react defensively, which can lead to biting.
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Also, let’s remember to move gently! Running, jumping, or sudden movements can scare the bunnies. They're delicate creatures and can become stressed easily (which can lead to injury or heart attacks), so we want to create a calm space for them.
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All volunteers will be guided by our lead volunteer on how to take care of the bunnies properly. They’ll inform you about any specific kennels that may be better for experienced volunteers to clean, as some bunnies might need a little extra space when meeting new people.
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Our team is here to ensure that your experience is fun, welcoming, and educational. We believe in treating everyone with kindness and respect, so bullying or negative behavior simply isn’t acceptable here.
Our lead volunteers have the authority to ask any volunteer to leave if they believe, after providing guidance, that the volunteer is not listening or following directions, which may lead to disruptions or safety issues.
Adoption Center Intern:
Our rescue team needs someone to assist with managing our adoption center on the weekends.
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This role would involve:
• Opening for Volunteers and assist with morning cleaning
• Being present at the adoption center while it is open to the public
• Answering any questions visitors may have
• Educating them on how to properly care for domestic rabbits
• Promoting our rescue outreach programs.
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The ideal candidate should be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
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We ask that the person filling this position commit to a minimum of 2 weekends per month. Please note, that the adoption center is closed for most holidays that fall on weekends.
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We are open to all applicants, you must be over the age of 18. This is a great opportunity for college students who want to bring their homework with them to the adoption center. Some weekends can be slow so bringing things to do while at the adoption center are more than welcome.
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*Since we are a small non-profit this is a volunteer position.
We do provide letters of recommendation as well as qualify for community service hours.
Please email all resumes to wecare@thebunnytrailrescue.org.