TNR Assessment Team Member

Time commitment:

Time varies on number of assistance request we receive. The assessment usually takes at least one hour including travel.

Must be responsible, nonjudgmental, and have desire to help cats and kittens in need as well as their caretakers.
Must be comfortable meeting new people who might have different views than you.
You will also need to be comfortable getting dirty while possibly looking for cats in hard to reach places.

One on one with TNR coordinator to include follow up phone calls to answer questions.
Meeting with lead volunteers for our TNR programs.
In-field training while you shadow other team members.
Training by the Assessment Lead on what to look for at assessment, how to fill out the assessment checklist, and how to decide on which program to use.

This job will take you to people’s houses, barns, and possibly commercial properties to assess different situations involving community cats or kittens.
Once you receive the TNR assistance request form from TNR Coordinator, you will call the caretaker listed on the form and schedule the assessment.
Work in pairs with the other TNR Assessment team members.
Visit location sites and talk with caretaker if they are available.
Take pictures of any injured or sick cats or kittens.
Fill out assessment checklist (in Caretaker packet) to report back to the TNR Coordinator. This will include deciding on what program the cats will need to be referred to.
Report any issues to TNR Coordinator and/or Loudoun County Animal Services.

Interested in this volunteer position? Please fill out the interest form and we'll get back to you with more details.