Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (will require a parental signature on liability waiver if under 18)

• No federal charges accepted

• Crimes must be nonviolent and nonsexual

• Crimes must not be related to animals or children

• Any drug or theft-related misdemeanors may be further discussed

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Community Service Shifts:

(PLEASE NOTE: these shifts are not customizable; if your schedule doesn't allow for these specific time frames, we advise conducting your community service at a different organization)

• Mondays: 11am - 3pm

• Tuesday - Sunday: 8am - 12pm; 2:30 - 5pm

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Rules:

• Shifts must be signed up for at least 24 hours in advance through our online scheduling website (instruction for this process is provided upon completion of the screening process)

• Failure to show up for a shift or showing up late to a shift will result in a warning; further failure to show up for a shift or being late will result in dismissal from the community service program

• Sign in and out with the Animal Care Supervisor/Lead to track your service; you WILL NOT be credited hours if improperly signed off

• Community Service members are expected to represent the DRHS in a professional manner and adhere to the Dress Code*

• Ask when unsure of how to complete tasks

• Community Service members are under NO CIRCUMSTANCE to socialize, handle, or interact with animals; if guests ask for assistance, direct them to a staff member

• Never put fingers, clothing, food/treats, or other items inside cages

• Be courteous to ALL animals, staff, potential adopters, volunteers, board members, donors, vendors, and any other external stakeholders you encounter

• Use of electronics during your shift is not permitted unless granted permission directly from the Director of Community Engagement

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The following acts or actions performed by a community service member will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal without opportunity to finish required community service hours:

• Bullying, violence, harassment, or sexual harassment of employees, animals, potential adopters, volunteers, board members, donors, vendors, or any other external stakeholders

• Use, sale, or possession of drugs and/or alcohol

• Being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

• Use of profane language

• Use of cell phone during service

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*Dress Code:

• All clothing must be in good repair without holes or stains and must fit properly as to not expose bare midriffs or undergarments while standing, sitting, bending, or lifting

• Clothing cannot depict images or words deemed offensive, obscene, or violent

• Long pants are required - no shorts

• Closed-toe, non-slip shoes must be worn at all times; NO sandals or flip-flops

• Earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc. may be worn unless they interfere with safety/productivity

• Tattoos do not need to be covered UNLESS deemed offensive, obscene, or depicted as violent 

• The DRHS cannot be held liable for incidents involving clothing, jewelry, etc. if lost, broken, stolen, or causes injury to the person