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.

Laundry & Dishes Assistants

The CHS Pet Resource Center in Wilton is looking for reliable volunteers to assist with laundry and dishes at our brand new facility. 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 supervision of a job coach, 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:
Sundays 10AM-12PM or 3PM-5PM
Mondays 10AM-12PM or 3PM-5PM
Tuesdays 3PM-5PM
Wednesdays 3PM-5PM
Thursdays 10AM-12PM or 3PM-5PM
Fridays 10AM-12PM or 3PM-5PM
Saturdays 3PM-5PM

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, other volunteers and the public.

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

Open Shifts:
Mondays 9AM-11AM
Tuesdays 9AM-11AM
Wednesdays 9AM-11AM
Thursdays 9AM-11AM
Fridays 9AM-11AM

Dog Walkers

Love dogs? The brand new CHS Pet Resource Center in Wilton needs experienced dog owners to join the volunteer team. Volunteers walk and socialize the dogs during their stay. Volunteers must be able to manage dogs up to 120 lbs. and must be willing to work with dogs with minor behavioral issues such as pulling on the leash, jumping, and dogs who become overly excited or are reactive towards other dogs. Safety training is provided. Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements: 18+, have active health insurance, comfortable working around all types and sizes 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, other volunteers and the public.

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

Open Shifts:
Sundays 12PM-2PM
Mondays 9AM-11AM or 3:30PM-5:30PM
Wednesdays 3:30PM-5:30PM
Saturdays 9AM-11AM, 12PM-2PM or 3:30PM-5:30PM

Humane Education Assistants

The CHS Pet Resource Center in Wilton is looking for reliable volunteers with weekday availability to assist our Humane Education staff with youth programs a couple of times per month. Most programs occur off-site at schools or libraries and take place weekdays between 7:30AM and 5:30PM. Educational programs last 1 hour and are for grades K-5. Experience teaching or working with children is a plus. Training will be provided. We are not able to bring live pets to off-site programs.  Apply to Volunteer for this position.

Requirements:  18+, have active health insurance, able to work independently, able to stand for up to an hour, must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with staff and the public. Must submit to a background check.

Commitment: 2 weekday programs per month.

Open Shifts:
As needed. Most programs occur weekdays between 7:30AM and 5:30PM.