There are many ways to help Found through three unique Volunteer Programs that help rehabilitate dogs and cats in need. In order to become a Dog Volunteer, Cat Volunteer or Administrative/Events Volunteer please carefully read the responsibilities, qualifications and prerequisites.
Notice: If you've already been a volunteer for Found, you have to re-apply to the program(s) of your choice.
Dog Volunteers must go through a very selective application, screening and training process in order to work with our dogs. This is due to maintaining the safety, health and well-being of the animals in our care, and of course maintaining the safety of the humans who care for them. Click here to learn about becoming a Dog Volunteer.
Cat Volunteers are asked to fill out an application and will be trained onsite by staff. Cat Volunteers are prohibited from interacting with Found's dogs while they are volunteering. You can become a cat and dog volunteer, but you must go through Found's Dog Volunteer process and be accepted into the dog program. Click here to learn about becoming a Cat Volunteer.
Administrative/Events Volunteers assist Found in a wide variety of important roles from helping screen potential adopters, to setting up for a special event, or assisting at the front desk. Found needs volunteers to help with our everyday operations so our rehabiliation center can function smoothly at all times. Click here to learn about becoming an Administrative/Events Volunteer
Click here to read about our Guest Volunteer Program at Animal Care & Control!
- Responsibilities: Exercising, socializing, walking and interacting with dogs to enhance their social skills.
- Qualifications: Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and ages. Must go through Found's Dog Volunteer application and screening process. Must be 18 years or older.
- Prerequisites: First, you must complete and submit the application linked below. If your application is approved, you will be asked to attend a session with Found's trainer, Curtis Scott. After the session, if you have the skills needed to work with our dogs, you will be allowed to volunteer with our dogs. Acceptance into the Dog Volunteer Program is based upon your skill set and background working with dogs. Please answer the application questions honestly as our process is to ensure your safety, the animals' safety and our employees' safety.
- Hours: During scheduled hours which are assigned each month.
- Attire: T-shirt, pants you don’t mind getting dirty and comfortable gym shoes.
Click here to fill out a dog volunteer application.
- Responsibilities: Socialize, mingle and cuddle with cats.
- Qualifications: Comfortable working with cats of all sizes and ages. Must be 16 years or older.
- Prerequisites: First, you must complete and submit Found’s Cat Volunteer Application linked below. Upon acceptance, you will be given an orientation on-site.
- Hours: During scheduled hours which are assigned each month.
- Attire: T-shirt, pants you don’t mind getting dirty and comfortable walking shoes.
Click here to fill out a cat volunteer application.
Administrative/Events Volunteer
- Responsibilities: Assist in administrative tasks in the adoption office including updating adoption files, computer work, entering data, research, etc. Assist in preparing for Found’s fundraising special events and help during the events. Tasks include mailings, research, silent auction help, brochure and invitation distribution, day-of event duties, set-up and take-down, decorating, photography, registration, ticket booth, greeting, serving, etc.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of clerical office practices, standard word processing, e-mail systems, etc. Outgoing and willing to talk to people. Must be 16 years or older.
- Prerequisites: First, you must complete and submit Found’s Administrative/Events Volunteer application linked below. We will contact you once you have submitted your application.
- Hours: During office or event hours.
- Attire: Casual office attire.
Click here to fill out an administrative/events volunteer application.
