Signing In & Out

Sign In

  • If the front door is locked when you arrive, knock on the office window for someone to let you in. If no one responds, ask for help via WhatsApp Mutts & Meows.

  • Sign your name, time in/out, and radio# at the volunteer kiosk. In the event of an emergency, the supervisor on duty will take the daily volunteer log to facilitate an evacuation.

  • Take the following:

    • Kennel keys (hanging on wall across from volunteer kiosk) and radio (Front Office)

    • Slip leash (hanging across from kiosk)

    • Poop bags (kiosk drawer)

    • Treats are available in:

      • Office freezer by back exit

      • Outside fridge/freezer near laundry exit

      • Bins across from A floor whiteboard

Radios

If you need help, use the radio to identify who you are, where you are, and what you need - be very specific about location:

  • To power on, press top button and hold for upward chime; downward chime signals powering off. Check that your radio is set to Channel 2 by turning knob on top.

  • Keep it short and sweet - everyone within earshot of a radio can hear what you say!

  • Please make sure to return your radio at the end of every shift!

Handling Equipment

Martingale collars for big dogs and flat collars for little dogs are stored in the following locations for designated use:

  • Available dogs on A/Stray - across from A floor whiteboard

  • Foster dogs - Volunteer Coordinator’s office

  • Adopted dogs - inside to-go bags in back office cabinet

Slip leashes for big dogs are hanging on the wall across from the volunteer kiosk. Slip leashes for little dogs hang on the wall between Stray floor corridors 7 and 8.

Sign Out

  • Add/update the time you leave on sign-in sheet.

  • Return kennel keys to hooks on wall across from volunteer kiosk; turn off and return radio to charging station.

  • Return unused treats to freezer.

  • If your leash is soiled, place it in the dirty laundry bag by the office door or on the washing machine handle in laundry room; if your leash is relatively clean, clean with a Lysol wipe and return it to the hooks by office door.

  • If you completed a Volunteer Observation form, hand it to office staff on duty on your way out.