Animal Care League
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Animal Care League's volunteers bring a variety of skill sets to the table and work to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals

ACL Volunteers contributed over 19,000 hours of service in 2019! Volunteers do more than give up their free time to lend a hand, they make a difference in the lives of over 1200 animals that come through our doors each year.  Volunteers can utilize their skill sets and experience to help with everything from office work to dog socialization!  Our volunteer program supports our organization through thousands of hours of additional man power.
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Some of the areas that volunteers help include: DOG WALKING/SOCIALIZATION, CAT CARE/SOCIALIZATION, CARE & SOCIALIZATION FOR OUR SMALL CRITTERS, OFFICE ASSISTANCE/CUSTOMER SERVICE, EVENTS & FUNDRAISING, ADOPTION PROGRAM, FOSTER PROGRAM, 2ND CHANCE THRIFT STORE & MORE!

COVID-19 Volunteer Program Update: 
Animal Care League is currently managing keeping traffic in our shelter to an absolute minimum.  This includes only having a select amount of volunteers helping with key initiatives.  We ARE currently accepting new volunteer applications but please note that we are recruiting for limited positions which may require a specific skill set or qualification.
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General Volunteer Program Requirements

As a service organization that relies on public support, we have basic requirements of all of our volunteers in order for them to function safely in our environment and interact appropriately with the public, staff, clients and other volunteers
Applicants must be 17 years of age or older
​Applicants must be able to complete their own application
Applicants must possess the ability to act professionally, exercise sound judgement, respond quickly and appropriately to circumstances, comprehend rules and directions and to be able to follow them appropriately, work independently and self-direct

If you have questions about volunteer projects/ways to get involved for kids under 17 please email us at volunteer@animalcareleague.org

For other questions or general information about becoming a volunteer please e-mail us at volunteer@animalcareleague.org

Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL  60304; 708-848-8155

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