Volunteer

We need your help!

Volunteers are the heart of our organization and essential to our work. Each year our volunteers give a collective 10,000+ hours both in-shelter and out-of-shelter. Our staff and volunteers partner together to form a vital team that’s essential to carrying out our mission to promote the health, care, and adoption of these animals. There are many important roles that you can fill to help animals in need. For safety’s sake, all volunteers need to be 18 or older.

Current Needs

Cleaning/Organizing opportunities – Calling all those who love to organize! Our Cleaning volunteers are absolutely essential to the daily running of the operation. From helping with laundry and dishes to organizing food, toys, and more you can ensure a clean and nurturing environment and make a positive impact on so many animals.

Current Cleaning/Organizing opportunities:

Mondays – 9-11, 5-7
Tuesdays – 9-11, 5-7
Wednesdays – 9-11
Thursdays – 5-7
Fridays – 5-7

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Dog Care opportunities – Our Dog Care volunteers are a critical part of our team. From walks in the woods and playtime in our large back pen to just sitting with a dog or building enrichment, like Kongs and Lickimats, you our Dog Care volunteers help enrich the lives of the dogs in our care and make their stay as positive as possible.

Current Dog Care opportunities:

Mondays – 12-2, 2-4
Tuesdays – 9-11
Wednesdays – 3-5
Fridays – 2-4, 3-5, 5-7

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Our Volunteer Opportunities

Administrative

We can always use help with some of the not-so-exciting-but-absolutely-essential things like scanning, copying, spreadsheet creation, etc. *These roles are currently filled. Please check back!

Cleaning

Cleaning/organizing opportunities that ultimately enrich the shelter experience for humans and animals alike. See above for current opportunities.

Direct animal care

We have many hands on in-shelter opportunities to work with the cats and dogs. See above for current opportunities.

Fostering animals

Fostering is a wonderful way to make an impact and ultimately improve the likelihood of successful outcomes for so many animals.

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Signature Events

Our Signature Events throughout the year are critical fundraisers for the animals. Consider helping out on the committees or with day-of activities to help ensure these events are a success.

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Outreach events

Constantly increasing awareness of our role as a community resource is imperative. This is a fun way to get the word out via town events, farmers events, animal events, etc.

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Photography & Videography

Consider lending your skills to best showcase our animals in need. We share your creations via our multiple social media channels to spread the word far and wide. *These roles are currently filled. Please check back!

Group opportunities

We have many groups and businesses join us for shelter beautification or special projects.

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Social media/marketing

Social media and media communications are absolutely essential to our mission. We are always looking for creative ways to get the word out and increase awareness. *These roles are currently filled. Please check back!

Animal Transport

A great opportunity for those who may not be in a position to commit to a regular volunteer schedule. You can participate with transportation as much or as little as you want.

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Technology

We have multiple systems that make the whole operation work. We are always in need of people who can help us ensure we are efficient and effective in this realm. *These roles are currently filled. Please check back!

VCA spay & neuter clinic assistants

This hands-on monthly clinic is a great opportunity for anyone with a veterinary-related background or anyone looking to pursue one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the program offer?

A comprehensive orientation focused on safe animal handling.
A cat/dog mentor program with fellow volunteers.
Additional training opportunities on topics such as clicker training (for dogs and even cats!) or helping fearful dogs.
Books and articles on animal sheltering developments.
Social media engagement to recognize volunteers and share successes.
Confidential volunteer surveys.
A bi-weekly newsletter.
Volunteer appreciation events.

What time commitment is required?

To provide consistency for the handling of our dogs and cats, we require a commitment of two hours per week for at least six months. Volunteer shifts are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in two-hour increments. Volunteers work every day of the year, in all weather conditions. Please understand this is an expectation of your commitment.

How do I apply?

It depends on the role. Please review the various roles about. Each one indicates how to learn more information or apply.

Do I need prior experience?

Prior dog or cat experience is not required to volunteer, but it is beneficial. Please see our essential capabilities document for more information.

How strenuous is the job?

Our volunteer opportunities require moderate physical exercise, so please be sure you understand and are comfortable with the physical aspects of the role in which you are interested. Please see our essential capabilities document for more information.

REAL IMPACT, MEASURABLE RESULTS

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Volunteer Hours

121 Active Volunteers

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2021

We need your help!

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Our Volunteer Opportunities