Volunteering Opportunities

As you can see - we have volunteer activities even young ones can do!

Here are examples of what volunteers can assist with at our shelter!

Kennel Assistant - assist with cleaning cages, filling water bowls, taking animals out of cages to visit with potential adopters, going on walks.

Dog Care - assist in the socialization of dogs available for adoption by walking them in specified areas.  Volunteers are encouraged to interact wit dogs by talking, brushing, and playful contact.  Also to work with them on basic commands such as Sit, Stay, Come, Heel

Grooming Assistant - duties include bathing animals, clipping nails, and other related tasks.

Animal adoption events - Help manage animals brought to adoption events conducted outside of the shelter.

Adoption assistance - interact with members of the public who are considering adoption of an animal.  Review the household situation and advise on needs of the animals for the purpose of matching a citizen with a specific animal.. Must have good communication skills.

Transport dogs to vet appointments as needed.

Foster care - Provide and promote foster care of shelter animals (foster application must be completed and approved)