Get Involved!

Our new volunteer program is up and running! Click on the links below for details. 

Click here for our Volunteer Manual

Click here to download a volunteer application!

Volunteer Opportunities at the Ark-Valley Humane Society:

Animal Care

Dog Socializer    Take a dog for a walk or a jog.  Play fetch in the yard.  Work on perfecting a dog's basic obedience skills.  Cuddle a dog.  Bathe and brush a dog.  Your time spent with shelter dogs improves their quality of life and helps them develop the social and obedience skills they need to be successful in a new home. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday - Saturday, 10 am - noon & 1 pm - 5:30 pm.

Cat Socializer    Spend special one-on-one time with a cat at the shelter.  Grooming, cuddling and playing with the cats and kittens brings enjoyment, exercise much needed love to their daily routine.  Your time spent with shelter cats improves their quality of life and helps them develop the social skills they need to be successful in a new home.  Volunteer opportunities are available Monday - Saturday, 10 am - noon & 1 pm - 5;30 pm.

Kennel Assistant    Early risers are welcome to join staff from 8 am to 10 am to assist with dog or cat feeding and kennel cleaning. 

Foster Caregiver    Take a litter of puppies or kittens into your home until they are old enough for adoption.  Care for a cat or dog in need of intensive socialization or in need of a break from the shelter due to kennel anxiety.  A stable, loving foster home increases the chances that special needs cats, dogs, puppies and kittens do well once adopted.

Fundraising

Special Events Volunteer   Hang flyers, set up booths, assist with adopt-a-thons, bake cookies, wash a dog, and much more...

Ancillary Options

Construction/ Maintenance   Help with maintenance and construction projects at the shelter from time to time.  Paint a room, assemble new kennels, install shelving, etc.  If you're a handy person and willing to help, let us know.  There is almost always a project waiting that can use your help.

Transportation Take a dog or cat to their new, distant home, transfer adoptble pets to other facilities to expand their adoption opportunities or help get a shelter pet to a vet appointment.

Laundry We do this nearly every day to keep bedding and toys clean! If you are a 'master folder', we can use your talent.

Yard Maintenance For those with afternoons free, yard poop scooping is a great way to get some exercise, sun shine, fresh air and mountain views while spending time with dog play buddy groups.

Education Assistance Talk to a classroom in one of our local schools ab out the importance of responsible pet guardianship or help give a school group a shelter tour