Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the daily activities of the shelter.


Whether you want to make an ongoing weekly or monthly commitment to helping out at the shelter, big and small, one-time and ongoing tasks are always needed!


**For safety reasons, all volunteers must be at least 16 years of age - 16-17 year olds must be accompanied at all times with an adult.**




Are you a business or organization interested in providing

a Day of Giving at the shelter?

Depending on your time and interests

We can match you up with a task that fits your needs and ours.


Like to work outside or have lots of energy? We can set you up with groundskeeping, building and trail projects, painting, or dog walking.


Prefer slightly less physical work indoors? We can set you up with cat cuddling, pet grooming, washing dishes, organizing, or laundry duties.




Shelter Helpers or Facility Volunteers


Assist with keeping the shelter and its grounds clean and presentable for the public. Some of these tasks include:


  • Washing, folding and storing laundry
  • Washing, sanitizing and putting away dishes and toys
  • Sweeping, mopping and disinfecting touch points in communal areas such as the lobby, main hallway and laundry areas
  • Wiping down interior and exterior windows
  • Changing out garbage and recycling bins
  • Picking up sticks, stones and other debris along the dog walking path or around the outside of the buildings
  • Bagging dog and cat food for Pet Food Pantry

Dog Walkers/Kennel Volunteers


Like humans, non-human animals need both mental and physical exercise for good health. Enrichment is the most important thing we can do to help reduce/relieve FAS (Fear, Anxiety, Stress) in the shelter environment. Some of the tasks for these roles include: 


  • Dog walking (18+)
  • Playing with dogs indoors or in outdoor playpen (18+)
  • Giving dogs stuffed Kongs, lick mats, and/or treats 
  • Spraying scent sprays in dog adoption and intake rooms 
  • Cat cuddling 
  • Playing with adoptable cats in their enclosure 
  • Giving cats catnip 


Training is provided for proper handling and enrichment skills

Clinic Volunteers (18+)


At this time, we are not taking applications for clinic volunteers


*Please check back periodically to see when we will be opening up applications for clinic volunteers*


Spay and neuter clinic volunteers assist with:


  • handling animals
  • helping animals come out of anesthesia
  • completing paperwork
  • cleaning


Vaccination clinic volunteers assist with:


  • handling animals
  • checking in appointments
  • completing paperwork



Training is provided to perform these duties and procedures.

Interested in volunteering? 

 Spay/Neuter Clinic Volunteers

Volunteers assist the veterinarians and veterinary assistants with various tasks during spay/neuter clinics hosted at the shelter.


Tasks include handling the animals while vets perform pre-operative examinations; assisting with restraint during anesthesia administration; positioning and other adjustments for vets during surgery; preparing and properly labeling vaccinations; completing paperwork; cleaning/sterilizing instruments; monitoring/handling of animals during post surgical recovery period; and becoming equipped, through practice and observation by the vets and vet assistants, to perform unassisted extubation on the animals (removal of the respirator tube from animal’s trachea). 


Training process required. 


Qualifications

  • Desire and competence to safely handle cats and dogs of all sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
  • Ability to work longer shifts than most volunteer jobs; most clinic days last from 7 am to 7 pm. Shifts are either 12 hours or split into two 6 hour shifts.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to react quickly to any changes in status and/or responsibilities
  • Promptness and commitment to work the entire shift you selected
  • Ability to take direction from the vets and staff members and pay attention to surroundings
  • Dress in attire appropriate to the job (scrub tops or tee shirts, non-slip and closed toe shoes, “stain resistant” clothing



At this time, we are not taking applications for clinic volunteers


*Please check back periodically to see when we will be opening up applications for clinic volunteers*