Volunteer Update
Animal Care League Volunteer Program
Our Volunteer Program is one reason our shelter is so successful. We have many dedicated volunteers who so willingly help us with everything from direct animal care to answering phones and everything in between. We couldn’t run the shelter without these committed, animal-loving people who all have one goal in mind: Do whatever is best for the animals. Sound like something you’d like to be a part of?
We have two types of Volunteers:
Blue Team- can socialize & play with all our available cats/kittens, and may take cats out of their cages.
Red Team-helps with laundry, animal dishes and basic “household” tasks to keep our shelter clean.
Purple Team-helps with office work, and greeting visitors to the shelter.
Adult Volunteers, after their additional training, have access to more of our animals and are given more responsibilities in the shelter. Adult Volunteers are expected to volunteer at least 4 hours a month, preferably with a set schedule. We depend on our Adult Volunteers to help us run the shelter properly, so please be sure you are able to make this kind of commitment.
Adult Volunteers can also help outside the shelter:
Here’s How To Get Started:
For more info, please contact us at: volunteer@animalcareleague.org
We have two types of Volunteers:
- Family Volunteers-for families with children under the age of 16. Parents need to be with their children at all times. Children need to be at least 6 years of age. Family Volunteers are members of the Green Team. The Green Team can walk & play with Green Level dogs (those easier to walk) and socialize with our floor cats & kittens (those not in cages).
- Adult Volunteers- for those age 16 and older. Adult Volunteers start out on the Green Team and then take additional training (no extra charge) for our other color teams:
Blue Team- can socialize & play with all our available cats/kittens, and may take cats out of their cages.
Red Team-helps with laundry, animal dishes and basic “household” tasks to keep our shelter clean.
Purple Team-helps with office work, and greeting visitors to the shelter.
Adult Volunteers, after their additional training, have access to more of our animals and are given more responsibilities in the shelter. Adult Volunteers are expected to volunteer at least 4 hours a month, preferably with a set schedule. We depend on our Adult Volunteers to help us run the shelter properly, so please be sure you are able to make this kind of commitment.
Adult Volunteers can also help outside the shelter:
- Off-site Adoption Events-help transport animals, set up displays, answer questions and greet potential adopters
- Humane Education-help with educational programs to groups visiting the ACL and at neighboring schools
- Web Photographer-takes digital photos of our animals and uploads them to our website. (Photography and computer experience required)
- Foster Care-provide temporary care for very young animals (and sometimes their mothers), as well as animals recovering from illness or injury, until they can be safely returned to the shelter for adoption
- Special Events- help with various fundraisers throughout the year, such as our Baby Shower, Spring Luncheon, Bake Sale, Garage Sale, Dog and Cat Day Afternoon & our Holiday Bazaar
- Donation Pick Up- pick up donations from area businesses and individuals. (Own transportation is required)
- Second Chance Shop and Economy Shop- help clean, sort and price items. Volunteers can also work in the store during open hours
Here’s How To Get Started:
- Come to the shelter in person and fill out a Volunteer Application
- There is a $25 Volunteer Training Fee (per household)
- Sign up for Volunteer Orientation
For more info, please contact us at: volunteer@animalcareleague.org