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Volunteer
We could not do what we do as an organization without the help of our volunteers. If you are looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity where your work will be truly valued, please review our current volunteer openings.
Voted Best Place to Volunteer two years in a row in the Best of the 603!
New Volunteers
Are you a perspective volunteer looking to apply for a volunteering opportunity? Our current volunteer opportunities can be found below. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please email our Volunteer Coordinator!
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS!
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Age Requirements: Applicants must be at least 14 years old to volunteer. Youth volunteers ages 14 to 17 must have a parent/legal guardian permission and waiver signed by the adult. Additionally, youth volunteers ages 14 and 15 must volunteer with a parent/legal guardian present during each volunteering commitment. Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with the dogs.
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Must be enthusiastic to learn and receive comprehensive hands-on training for animal care-related activities.
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Some opportunities in our Volunteer Program require a time commitment of a minimum of at least two hours, twice a month for a time period of at least 6 months, and are not intended for short-term commitments. We ask this of volunteers since it takes significant resources to onboard and train new volunteers.
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Not all volunteer tasks may be available if they are already filled. While we try to accommodate first-choice preferences for opportunities we aim to fill positions we need the most help with and match each volunteer with an appropriate role.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
We're looking for assistance with the following volunteer positions.
Small Animal Cleaning & Care
Tuesdays, Fridays 9-11a
ARLNH is looking for volunteers to assist with morning small animal care and cleaning for our resident rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets. Spend a few hours of your morning with our "Smalls" while cleaning their pens. This opportunity involves cleaning, changing bedding, feeding, and giving TLC to the animals. *This opportunity requires a minimum 6-month volunteer commitment due to onboarding and training.
Laundry Assistance
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays 11a-1p or 1-3p
ARLNH is looking for some help with washing and folding laundry. At ARLNH we can go through a lot of laundry in a day and we are looking for volunteers to help keep up with it all! *Bonus - Spend some time with an animal while in between loads!
Sewing Bunny Quilts
This is a flexible opportunity that may be completed at home at your own pace!
ARLNH's bunnies use special bunny quilts that fit in their pens, lining them and making them cozy during their stay with us. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy quilting/sewing and who would be willing to make us some new ones as well as repair torn quilts. Know a group of quilters? We would love to host a group who could come to the shelter to make and repair bunny quilts for a few hours in our Multi-Purpose Room!
Garden & Outdoor Maintenance - Adopt a Garden!
This is a flexible volunteer opportunity daily between 9a-4p.
ARLNH is looking for volunteers who would be willing to "adopt" one of our many garden beds and help with upkeep! Volunteers can plant pet-friendly plants in existing areas, prune plants, and weed as needed to keep their areas looking nice. We ask that volunteers commit to upkeeping their garden bed every other week.
Scout Volunteer Projects
For Scouts looking to complete a project to fulfill requirements for a badge or their Eagle Scout rank, there are plenty of rewarding service opportunities available to you. By taking on projects that help the shelter in a meaningful way, you can gain valuable experience as well as the satisfaction of helping out animals and people in your community! If you have a project idea or need a suggestion, email Josie Dupouy, Volunteer Coordinator, at jdupouy@rescueleague.org to discuss opportunities and projects.
Corporate Volunteering and Engagement
Group volunteering is a great way for companies that are passionate about their communities to make a direct impact! Our Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to plan a volunteer opportunity or project that your group will be passionate about.
We request that companies make a $500 charitable donation to help defray the cost of staffing and supplies for their volunteer project. We thank you for supporting our programs which are entirely funded by contributions from caring individuals and organizations like yours! If you are unable to give this donation, let us know and we will work with you to find an appropriate amount or alternative option.
ARLNH deeply values these relationships and we hope to build one with your organization! If you are interested in scheduling a volunteer opportunity for your company, email Volunteer Coordinator, Josie Dupouy at jdupouy@rescueleague.org. For more information on corporate engagement and volunteering and a list of frequently asked questions, click the button below to learn more!
