View our current volunteer openings below. Check back later if you don’t see a role that would be a good fit for you – volunteer openings are updated often depending on the pets’ needs.

To apply for a role, click the link next to the position you are applying for, then watch the short virtual open house video before submitting your online application.

Pet Food Pantry Assistant
One volunteer is needed to assist our staff with our monthly Pet Food Pantry distribution from 2PM-5PM 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:  Once a month for at least 6 months

Open Shifts:  2PM-5PM on the first Tuesday of each 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:
Saturdays 10AM-1PM
Wednesdays 2PM-4PM

Professional Dog Trainers
The Newington shelter is looking for volunteers with at least 2 years of professional, positive-reinforcement 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.