Volunteer

We love volunteers! Even one hour a week will help make a difference in the life of a homeless animal. Volunteers must be 16 years old. Here are some of the volunteer opportunities available.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Before beginning your volunteer journey at ARF, every volunteer is required to attend a brief orientation at the ARF Adoption Center, during which they will be introduced to ARF animals and staff members and given a brief training session on ARF rules and protocols.

Upcoming volunteer orientation dates are listed on this orientation sign-up form. We ask that you register so we are able to contact you if we need to change any dates or times.

Orientation lasts for 45 – 60 minutes and include a short tour of the grounds. Please complete a Volunteer Application and bring it to your orientation. If you are unable to complete the application ahead of time, please arrive a few minutes early to do so, we have paper copies available.

DOGS

  • Walk and socialize
  • Help at in-person adoption events
  • Bring dogs to ARF special events

CATS

  • Cattery Assistant – help clean the cat rooms and feed the cats
  • FurKid Socialization Program – work one-on-one with shy and under socialized kittens/cats
  • Assemble litter boxes
  • Operation Cat – be a caretaker for a feral cat colony
  • Foster kittens in your home

ARF THRIFT & TREASURE SHOP

  • Sales
  • Store display and design
  • Merchandise sorting and pricing
  • Learn more

If you have professional expertise (such as photography, retail, advertising or fundraising) that could be useful to ARF, please let us know!