Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

THESE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE ON AN ONGOING BASIS. 

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NOTE: DUE TO THE SIZE OF OUR SHELTER, WE CAN NOT ACCOMMODATE ALL VOLUNTEERS.  IF THERE IS AN OPENING FOR THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND THE HOURS YOU ARE AVAILABLE, YOU WILL THEN BE CONTACTED ABOUT ORIENTATION/TRAINING.   IF WE CAN NOT USE YOUR GENEROUS GIFT OF TIME, THEN YOUR APPLICATION WILL REMAIN ON FILE FOR 1 YEAR.

Cleaning
Although everyone loves to play with the animals, we are in need of volunteers to help us do a tremendous amount of dishes, laundry, and cleaning each day.  These volunteers help ensure that all the animals have a clean, sanitary environment to stay in while awaiting adoption—this is critical to the health of all the shelter animals.  Volunteers are needed weekdays M- F between 9am-4pm and weekends from 8:30-noon.  To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.

Afternoon Re-feeds - NEW!                                                                                                    Work with a staff member during afternoon feeding and pottying the animals from 3:30-5:00 PM Weekdays M-F and weekends.  Time commitment is 1 hour 1 day a week on a set schedule.  Volunteers must be comfortable with cats OR dogs and will work with staff member.  To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.  To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.

Dog Socialization/Walkers 
Dog walkers are needed for the following hours:  Weekday (M-F) morning and afternoons between 9am-5pm .   We also have some limited weekend hours at times for dog walking available on Saturday and Sundays between 8:30am-11am.  (All dogs must be on the adoption floor for view by 11am on the weekends).  A minimun of 6 hours per month is requested.  The dogs benefit from the variety of handlers, thereby learning to interact with many different people.  The exercise helps break up their day and offers a much needed change of scenery.  Must be able to handle dogs of all sizes and strength.  ADULTS ONLY AT THIS TIME!. Youth may apply for our youth program – see “youth opportunities” for additional information!  To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.

Cat Socialization 
This is a flexible volunteer activity during the following hours: Weekday (M-F) morning and afternoons between 9am-5pm.   Our cats benefit from the hugs, petting, grooming and love they receive. This is especially helpful for cats that may be long-term guests, helping them to remain friendly and adoptable.   A minimun of 4 hours per month is requested for a time commitment.  ADULTS ONLY AT THIS TIME!. Youth may apply for our youth program – see “youth opportunities” for additional information!  To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.

Rabbit Socializers
Volunteers are needed to work with members of the House Rabbit Society to socialize and care for rabbits living at the shelter.  This is a flexible volunteer activity during the following hours: Weekday (M-F) morning and afternoons between 9am-5pm.  To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.

Birthday Party Planner 
Work with our party planner to organize parties for children 6 - 12. A 2 hour program consists of games, and animal socialization.  Parties are usually on Friday evenings or  Saturday or Sunday mornings or afternoons.  Training is provided.  Must love children and entertainment!  Fun way to help the shelter!  Great opportunity for a parent/child or an outgoing teen! Flexible opportunities based on the parties scheduled.   To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.

Adoption Specialists – NEW – 2-HOUR SHIFTS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Volunteers are needed for Saturday and Sunday shifts between 11-1 or 1-3 to assist customers at adoption time.  The adoption closers review all paperwork with adopters when the companion is adopted.  This requires working closely with the public.   Must love people and animals and have excellent communication skills.  This individual will also assist the front desk and/or greet customers during down time.   4 hour time commitment required per month.   To be  considered for this opportunity, please complete volunteer application.