Germ Busters
The Newington adoption center needs volunteers to join the Germ Busters team. Germ Busters work in the dog kennel to make sure the dogs have clean kennels and bedding and fresh water. Morning volunteers will help with our daily disinfection process which is a great workout! Training will be provided. Germ Busters are also trained to cuddle puppies after the cleaning process is completed.  Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements: 18+, have active health insurance, comfortable working around all types of animals, be in good physical condition, able to work independently with limited supervision, able to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with staff, other volunteers and the public.

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

Open Shifts:
Mondays 9AM-11AM

Gardener
A volunteer is needed to help with the upkeep of the flower gardens in front of our Newington shelter. Duties will include weeding, planting, and maintaining the beds.  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 gardening and must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.

Commitment: 2-3 hours per week on a set-schedule for at least 6 months. This is a seasonal position (May-October)

Open Shifts:  Any day/time. We will work with your availability!

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.

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.