Evelyn Garces
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated animal welfare advocate with three years of hands-on experience volunteering at a municipal animal shelter. Experienced in animal handling, volunteer training, customer service, and social media outreach. Passionate about helping animals in need and committed to creating positive experiences for both pets and the people who care for them.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
LA County Animal Care and Control
Lancaster, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Assist with the daily care, handling, and enrichment of shelter dogs.
- Safely walk, socialize, and provide enrichment to dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
- Mentor and train new volunteers on shelter procedures, animal handling, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Support adoption meet-and-greets and provide information to potential adopters about our animals.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized kennel and play yard areas.
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, fosters, and rescue partners to help animals find loving homes.
- Create social media content highlighting adoptable dogs, increasing visibility and engagement within the community.
- Advocate for the shelter’s animals through outreach, adoption promotion, and community engagement.
Education
SOAR High School
Lancaster, CASkills
Animal Handling & Care
Dog Enrichment
Customer Service
Volunteer Training & Mentorship
Social Media Content Creation
Communication
Teamwork
Time Management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Volunteer
LA County Animal Care and Control
04.2023 - Current
SOAR High School