From in-shelter support to at-home foster care, volunteers are involved in every part of the work we do at our Humane Society. Our volunteers help make the world a more humane place for animals.
Most volunteer opportunities are available during open hours, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Center or at the Feed Barn M-Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Sunday 10-4.
Volunteers must meet all of the following requirements:
We are looking for hard working volunteers with a loving heart towards animals. Working with animals as a volunteer at a Humane Society can be incredibly rewarding and meaningful, and there is nothing quite like the happiness you feel when an animal you cared for finds their furever home. Volunteering in a shelter can also be emotionally challenging, as we receive more animals than we can always help. Volunteers at A-PAL Humane Society must be able to navigate these ups and downs successfully, as well as fulfill our basic volunteer requirements.
By applying below, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand and agree to these basic volunteer requirements.
Most volunteer opportunities are available during open hours, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Center or at the Feed Barn M-Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Sunday 10-4.
Volunteers must meet all of the following requirements:
- Love Animals!
- Be at least 18 years of age. If you are younger than 18, don’t be shy, we can work out a modified volunteer opportunity with parental participation!
- Be able to commit to weekly volunteering. Facility opportunities require a minimum of one regularly scheduled, recurring shift every week. Shifts are 1-4 hours depending on assignment.
- Read and comprehend detailed policy and protocol information as well as being able to remember and follow rules.
- Communicate professionally, as human interaction is a requirement of all volunteer roles.
- Understand and fulfill all responsibilities of their role independently.
- Be able to physically fulfill the duties of their volunteer role. Most volunteer roles require volunteers to: be able to stand, and/or walk for up to an hour; be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.; be able to reach and lift; possess vision abilities including close vision, distance vision and depth perception; be able to talk to customers, employees and other volunteers.
We are looking for hard working volunteers with a loving heart towards animals. Working with animals as a volunteer at a Humane Society can be incredibly rewarding and meaningful, and there is nothing quite like the happiness you feel when an animal you cared for finds their furever home. Volunteering in a shelter can also be emotionally challenging, as we receive more animals than we can always help. Volunteers at A-PAL Humane Society must be able to navigate these ups and downs successfully, as well as fulfill our basic volunteer requirements.
By applying below, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand and agree to these basic volunteer requirements.