Volunteering at PAL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways you can get involved at PAL. Below are brief descriptions of each volunteer area, along with the minimum weekly time commitment required. All volunteers are required to attend a one-hour Volunteer Orientation at the Adoption Center. Some volunteer positions are interview based and some require additional training.

CAT CARE at PAL  (Cleaning and Feeding)
Feeding and maintaining clean and comfortable rooms for the cats at our Adoption Center takes a lot of work. You will be rewarded with lots of purring! (Minimum time commitment: Weekly 2-hour shift)

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Promote No Kill animal rescue by representing PAL at community events like the farmers market, festivals, celebrations and other gatherings. (Minimum time commitment: Varies. Events are typically 4-hours.)

LEASH HANDLING/CANINE CARE
We are looking for patient and caring individuals to work with our adoptable dogs as they prepare for a life of love. Leash Handlers/Canine Care volunteer responsibilities may include maintaining dog kennels, outdoor spaces, and leash handling. Experienced leash handlers also have opportunities to handle PAL dogs at community events. Training is required. (Minimum time commitment: Weekly 2-hour shift.)

FACILITIES/HOUSEKEEPING
There’s a lot that goes into providing a loving and caring homelike environment for the animals in our care and there are countless ways you can help keep the Adoption Center looking its best. Housekeeping duties include laundry, cleaning windows, washing pet bowls, sweeping, mopping and much more! (Minimum time commitment: Weekly 2-hour shift)

FRONT DESK/GREETER
Are you friendly and organized? We are looking for volunteers to work the front desk at the Adoption Center. You’ll greet people when they arrive at the Adoption Center and answer phone calls. (Minimum time commitment: Weekly 2-hour shift)

FOSTERING (Cats or Dogs)
Provide loving care to animals in your home until we can find them a forever family. Without fostering, there can be no rescue. Must attend foster care training session. (Commitment: Both short-term and long-term fostering available)

ONLINE AUCTION/FUNDRAISING EVENTS
PAL hosts several signature fundraising events to help support our No Kill mission including our online auction. If you enjoy meeting new people and rallying community support for shelter pets, we are looking for you! (Minimum commitment: Seasonal/Varies)

PET FOOD BANK
PAL collects much-needed dog and cat food. Volunteers mix the donated kibble and then repackage for distribution. Those packages are then distributed weekly at various food pantries in the surrounding area for those most in need. This is one of the ways PAL is working to keep pets in their loving homes. (Minimum commitment: Varies)

RETAIL/THRIFT STORE
Do you have a flair for retail? Help support our animal rescue programs by volunteering at PAL Thrift. Individuals are needed to sort donations, merchandise the floor, and assist customers with their shopping. (Minimum time commitment: Weekly 2-hour shift)

*Children 16 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.