Volunteer with us!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Five Acres Animal Shelter.
We have almost 200 volunteers who help us with day to day animal care needs and a variety of opportunities and programs to fit the needs of our community. We are excited to connect with community members who are as dedicated and enthusiastic about animals as we are!
How do volunteers help out at Five Acres?
It is our goal to provide our shelter pets with care, love and comfort while they await their adoption day. From providing daily care and feeding, to cleaning and enrichment, Five Acres volunteers support all aspects of our daily shelter operations and help ensure our cats and dogs are happy and healthy.
OUR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS & ROLES:
Canine Clubhouse Dog Walkers:
- Provide outdoor walks and enrichment for the dogs in our care
- Clean up after the dogs in their kennels
- Help do laundry and dishes in the Canine Clubhouse when available
- (optional with training) Clean up after and play with our puppies
- (optional with training) Provide dog enrichment on weekdays
- Shifts Daily 7-9am, 1-3pm, and 4-6pm
Kitty Cottage Care Team:
- Clean up after and care for the cats in our Kitty Cottage
- Feeding cats with staff supervision
- (optional with training) Provide Cat Enrichment on weekdays
- (optional with training) Care for our kittens and FeLV cats
- Shifts Daily 9-11:30am and 4-6pm
AniMeals Pet Food Pantry:
- Help sort and organize extra item donations we receive to distribute them for our AniMeals Pet Food Pantry program
- Mixing and bagging dog and cat food
- Helping the general public as they come to AniMeals on Saturday mornings
Front Desk/Reception:
- Answer phones and greet guests as they come into our Canine Clubhouse lobby
- Help answer questions for potential adopters and let staff know when someone arrives
- Checking out gift shop purchases
- Any other administrative duties that the staff need
- Shifts Weekdays 3:30-6pm, Weekends 11am-2pm and 2-5:30pm
Kennel Cleaners:
- Help staff as they deep clean our dogs’ kennels in the morning
- Shifts Daily 7-9am
Spay/Neuter Clinic:
- Assist our vet staff with either in-house or community spay/neuter clinic
- Help handle animals as they receive veterinary care from us
- Brushing teeth, trimming nails, and doing other tasks to care for the animals while under anesthesia
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Shifts on Weekday mornings (except on Wednesdays)
Events Team:
- Assist with fundraising and community events to help raise funds for Five Acres and get more adoptions of our animals
- Helping with a variety of tasks at Five Acres fundraisers like the Trivia Night or Gala
If you have other skills or talents that you would like to offer as a volunteer, please let us know that in your application!
Volunteer Application Minimum Requirements
Five Acres Animal Shelter volunteers are self-motivated, sensitive, and dependable. To volunteer at Five Acres, you must meet the following requirements:
- 18 Years Old or Older (unless with a group)
- Must be covered by your own health insurance policy
- Must have access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer to use the MyImpact app
- Must commit to a weekly volunteer shift OR come in weekly to volunteer as a Backup
- Must commit to volunteering for at least 6 hours monthly for at least 6 months
- Ability to resolve own personal conflicts with anyone on property in order to better support our animals
- Must be able to complete the online New Orientation, specific e-learning modules, and meet with the Community Engagement Manager before your first shift
- Must not be listed on the Do Not Adopt list for Five Acres or any other Animal Shelter
- Must meet the Essential Capabilities of Five Acres Animal Shelter Volunteers needed to volunteer safely
- Ability to adhere to/follow all policies and guidelines outlined in our Volunteer Handbook
If you have questions, feel free to connect with us by sending an email to mallary@fiveacresanimalshelter.org or CLICK HERE to check out our Volunteer FAQ!
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with us!