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Pet Taxi Drivers

 

Objective:                                To transport animals in a safe, timely manner to and from veterinary appointments.

 

Specific Duties:                        

Ø      Be on call to drive animals to or from veterinary visits.

Ø      Transport crated cats or leashed dogs in your own vehicle.

Ø      It is possible to specify “no cats” or “no dogs”.

Ø      The morning shift requires transport for early surgeries (usually at the hospital at 8:00 a.m.).

Ø      The afternoon shift requires transport returning animals to the shelter (usually around 3:00 p.m.).

                                               

Qualifications:                         

Ø      The minimum age for a Pet Taxi Driver volunteer is 18 years.

Ø      The driver must be insured and must have a current driver’s license.

 

 

 

Time Requirements:

Ø      Drivers are on call (usually on specific weekdays). 

Ø      Most trips last less than 1 hour.

 

Benefits:                                  

Ø      Know that you are making a direct impact on the quality of life for both people and animals.




    How do I become a volunteer?

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the shelter:

Lori Swanson
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@dakinshelter.org
(413)548-9898 x4