Want to get some outdoor exercise while spending quality time with a canine companion? A Dog Walking Volunteer may walk, or run if you prefer, with dogs while providing socialization to help the dogs put their best “paw” forward while waiting for their new home. We also have a play yard for some good quality…
Want to gain some experience or use your skills to help support high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for other shelters/rescues and feral cats? AWC Support Technicians assist the veterinary staff with patient check-in and/or discharge, preparing animals for spay/neuter surgery, data entry of animal medical records, patient recovery, and other clinic duties. This position may require…
Offer hope and encouragement to someone incarcerated by becoming a pen pal. Your notes and letters will reach lonely, isolated, and discouraged prisoners, many of whom have no contact with anyone on the outside.
Our graduates will have received our life skills, job skills, and job readiness training. They are ready to start employment with a company that wants to help them begin a new life. We carefully match our graduates with potential employers and are committed to the success of both groups.
Mentors are vital to the success of those returning from incarceration. As a mentor, you’ll provide the guidance and advice to those seeking a new life. And in many cases, true and enduring friendships are formed.
Want to assist the Dog Playgroup Supervisor with introducing new dogs into a playgroup? Dog Playgroup Runners assist the Dog Playgroup Supervisor by locating each dog in the shelter to bring him or her to the play yards for introduction into the playgroup while helping as directed by the Supervisor. Volunteers in this assignment must…
Want to help adopters meet their “perfect canine companion” at our shelter? Dog Adoption Specialists work on the dog adoption floor with animals and clients to help potential adopters make informed decisions while assisting them with meeting animals and helping to maintain a presentable shelter environment. This position requires previous experience as a Dog Walking…
Want to help provide life-saving care to animals in your home? Foster Care Associates provide a temporary, nurturing and comfortable environment in their home for animals to mature, heal, socialize and become or remain adoptable. Foster care arrangements may range from two days to two months depending on the animal’s needs. Commitments are arranged with…
We’re always seeking volunteers with sales and customer service experience to work in our Artists Market Sales Gallery.
Gallery helper, Special Event Volunteer, General/On Call Volunteer, Committee, or other opportunities