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Volunteer Duties
Cat Trapper
Trapping of feral and stray cats located in own residential and
surrounding areas in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey.
Delivery and pickup of caged cats to/from veterinary clinic nearby.
Must have current tetanus shot and own vehicle. Also, tactful in
dealing with sensitive community situations.
Cat Feeder
Daily feeding and monitoring of feral and stray cats located in
own residential and surrounding areas in Vancouver, Burnaby, New
Westminster, Surrey. Should have current tetanus shot and access
to a vehicle.
Transporters
Periodic pickup and transport of supplies such as traps, carriers,
cat food from Lower Mainland sites. If interested, may assist with
delivery and return of cats in traps/carriers to various locations
within Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey. Must have own
vehicle.
Fundraiser
Assists in implementing various fundraising initiatives. Innovative
and creative in fundraising ideas and willing to manage a project
from start to finish. Preference may be given to those with fundraising
experience or training.
Public Awareness Coordinator
Coordinates and speaks at information sessions promoting the benefits
of trap-neuter-return (TNR). Must be a good public speaker and well-versed
in subject. (Background information available – many cities
in the U.S. are actively involved with TNR programs.) Ability to
speak in other languages would definitely be an asset.
Photographer
Takes photographs of cats in natural settings outdoors. Must be
willing to travel and visit various sites in the Lower Mainland.
Should have access to a vehicle and own equipment.
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Ethics and Guidelines for
Volunteers
The reputation of any nonprofit organization
derives from a number of areas:
- The quality of the service it provides.
- Its business acumen.
- The honesty and integrity of its volunteers.
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In terms of human conduct, the terms “right”
and “wrong” are not often heard; they are swept aside
in the name of expediency, profit and self interest.
This short paper sets out quite clearly the standards
of behaviour expected from volunteers of MCC. The continued involvement
of any volunteer can only be maintained if the highest levels of
honesty and reliability are maintained.
A volunteer has certain directional relationships.
These are towards other people, animals, property and local authority.
These relationships involve a person in certain
duties and obligations, whereby the following guidelines must be
applied:
- MCC expects all volunteers to practice the highest
ethical principles especially in relation to truth and fair dealing,
acting at all times with honesty and sincerity.
- MCC expects all volunteers in the performance
of their duties to refrain from any practice which might be regarded
as discriminatory on grounds of race, culture, language, religion,
ancestry, gender, marital or socioeconomic status, sexual orientation,
political affiliation or physical or mental disadvantage.
- Volunteers shall familiarize themselves with
the MCC Conflict of Interest Policy and observe the policy at
all times (see Page 3).
- In all relationships, volunteers shall act with
the best interests of the cats as their primary focus. If force
has to be used to capture or restrain a cat, it shall be the absolute
minimum necessary.
- All volunteers shall respect private property
and must understand that theft or unauthorized use of another’s
property, is totally unacceptable.
- MCC expects and requires observance of the principles
set out in this policy. Volunteers must familiarize themselves
with this policy and request clarification, if required, from
the Volunteer Coordinator.
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Duties and Obligations
of Volunteers
Board members and volunteers must pursue the Mission
of the society on behalf of all wild, domestic and companion cats.
To the cats:
- To provide protection, care, comfort and shelter.
- To protect them from abuse, suffering and cruelty.
To the public:
- To be courteous and respectful.
- To be fair and reasonable without compromising our duties and
obligations toward the cats.
- To maintain sound and honest business relations at all times.
To our members:
- To provide the highest standard of service we can attain in
carrying out our mandate.
To our volunteers:
- To maintain decent working conditions within the means and
abilities of the society.
- To treat our volunteers with courtesy and respect at all times
and to abide by the highest standards of labour relations in resolving
any conflict.
To local municipalities:
- To maintain good community relations with local authorities
and to maintain a positive presence within the community at all
times.
To the province:
- To always operate within the common law and/or written statutes.
- To utilize any legal powers granted to us by the state to the
highest standards practicable and to never utilize these powers
in a way that would bring the administration of justice into disrepute.
- To bring any abuse of animals to the attention of the proper
authorities in a timely manner.
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Volunteer Application Form
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