We are now seeking new volunteers who are able to join us for at least one shift, once a month, for a minimum of three months. Most jobs include packing/lifting/moving bags or boxes that weight 15 pounds (or more) and walking.
Turn Back Time offers many opportunities for weekly volunteering. A few of our groups consist of agencies serving young adults with disabilities, college and high school clubs or community service projects and Boy Scouts and Girl Scout troops to name a few.
Collect items on our Wish List. Food, clothing, toiletry, and gift card drives in particular are very helpful. PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to run a donation drive, please fill out a donation drive form and send it to [email protected]
Help hand out food to our veterans and their families in Worcester County at our food pantry or help serve or sponsor a meal in our hot meals program. Our food pantry is open on the second and fourth Thursday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our hot meals program serves lunch and…
Work with other volunteers to prepare food bags for the upcoming shopping day, and may require some lifting for up to 45 pounds.
This program is designed for 12 to 18 year-olds who will work with ODC staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. Time may be spent improving trails, removing invasive species, cleaning animal enclosures, or assisting staff at events.
Take one of our dogs to a local park to enjoy much-needed exercise and stress relief — enjoy the mutual benefits for dog and human! We welcome walkers and runners. By exercising our dogs off-site, you not only allow them to get a nice dose of fresh air and mental stimulation, you also expose them…
Our Slumber Buddies program allows volunteers to take approved dogs for a 1-3 night stay at their home. This allows us to gain valuable information on the dogs behavior that will help us place them with adopters! Volunteers will hang with their pup, take them for walks, take lots of photos, and report back on…
Provide socialization and care for our canine companions. This may include exercising dogs on our walking trail, playing in the dog yard, and assisting staff with caring for our furry friends. Daily exercise and human companionship are vital for a dog’s mental wellbeing while living in a shelter environment. Additional Requirements: Must be able to…
In efforts to capture photographs and videos that showcase our residents’ personality, we are seeking photographers and videographers who are able to provide high-quality images and videos for our marketing content. If you own a professional camera, video equipment, or are very skilled at taking striking portrait photos on your iPhone — we could use…