If you are interested in volunteering for the shelter, please contact the Shelter Volunteer Coordinator. An information packet will be given or sent to you, describing areas needing volunteers.

Potential volunteers are asked to fill out a questionnaire, giving information on themselves and their experience (if any), time available, reasons for wanting to volunteer, and activites they would be interested in.

Areas needing volunteers include:

• Cans for Critters. The shelter maintains an aluminum can recycling program for money. Anyone with a pickup truck and time to deliver the cans to the recycling center is needed. Also, don't forget to recycle your cans!
• Hospitality. To plan events, and help with everything from open houses for the public to political forums for local candidates.
• Lost and Found. Volunteers are needed to help monitor and update the lost and found lists. Sometimes just comparing the lists can help reunite lost pets with frantic families. This is a good one for work-at-home volunteers: the lists can be photocopied and a volunteer can work from home comparing the lists and making telephone calls to update the lists.
• Shelter Housekeeping. Everything from cleaning windows to painting various areas in need of a new coat of paint.
• Shelter Animal Care. Working in the runs with Animal Shelter staff, performing whatever duties are needed. These are basic tasks, which often means you will get wet or dirty!
• Grooming and Socialization. Experienced groomers would be especially welcomed. Sometimes a proper grooming makes all the difference in getting an animal a new home! Usually playing with animals (socialization) takes place during routine housekeeping--while a volunteer is cleaning cages, changing litter, filling food and water dishes, etc. Such volunteers are also in contact with the public and must understand all shelter policies.
• Landscaping and Grounds. The grounds are often the first impression people get of the shelter. Volunteer labor is essential in keeping it looking nice. Volunteers help plan the garden, plant, and weed. The shelter also needs someone who can volunteer to mow the grounds.