Landscape Assistant
Volunteers are needed to assist our Newington Maintenance team with the upkeep of our grounds and walking trails. Duties will include weed whacking, mowing and cutting back overgrown branches and weeds.  Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements: 18+, have active health insurance, be in good physical condition, able to work independently with limited supervision, able to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers. Must have experience with weed whacking and must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.

Commitment: 4 hours per week on a set-schedule for at least 6 months. This is a seasonal position (May-October)

Open Shifts:  Thursdays 8:30AM-12:30PM

Pet Food Pantry Assistant
One volunteer is needed to assist our staff with our monthly Pet Food Pantry distribution from 10AM-11AM on the first Tuesday of each month. Volunteers will be picking pet food orders in our storage garage and will be bringing them to customers’ cars. Volunteers who apply for this position must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.  Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements: 18+, have active health insurance, be in good physical condition, able to work independently with limited supervision, able to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and work in a garage that is not heated or cooled.

Commitment: 1 hour per month

Open Shifts:  10AM-11AM on the first Tuesday of each month

Dog Groomer
Our Newington shelter is in need of a volunteer who is an experienced groomer with recent professional experience to groom and bathe dogs at the shelter as needed, once or twice per month.  Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements: 18+, have active health insurance, comfortable working around all types of dogs, be in good physical condition, able to work independently with limited supervision, able to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers, licensed to groom in CT and recent professional experience.

Commitment: As needed, once or twice per month.

Laundry Room Assistants
The Newington adoption center is looking for reliable volunteers to assist in our busy laundry room. Volunteers wash and fold pet bedding and clean and disinfect dishes, toys and other pet items utilizing a commercial dishwasher. Volunteers play a vital role in cutting down on the spread of illness by making sure all items are clean and sanitary.  Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements: 18+, have active health insurance, be in good physical condition, able to work independently or with the assistance of a job coach.

Commitment: 2-3 hours per week on a set-schedule for at least 6 months

Open Shifts:
Fridays 10AM-1PM

Professional Dog Trainers
The Newington shelter is looking for volunteers with at least 2 years of professional dog training experience to work with our dogs on basic obedience and behavior modification. We especially need trainers who can work on loose-leash walking and reactivity.   Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements:  18+, have active health insurance, comfortable working around all types of dogs, be in good physical condition, able to work independently with limited supervision, able to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers. At least 2 years of professional dog training experience and experience working with a variety of dog breeds and dogs with varying behavior issues.

Commitment: 2 hours per week for at least 6 months

Open Shifts:
Flexible scheduling. Must be available between the hours of 8AM and 5PM.