Volunteer Programs
Feline Sanctuary Volunteers
*This volunteer opportunity is located in Ashford, CT*
Our Feline Sanctuary Volunteers provide companionship and care to the sanctuary cats through socializing, interactive play, caregiving and cleaning, grooming and cuddling.
Canine Sanctuary Volunteers
*This volunteer opportunity is located in Ashford, CT*
Our Canine Activity and Socialization Volunteers provide activity and socialization to the sanctuary dogs through walking, interactive play, and training. This opportunity requires you to sign up for a specific shift; these shifts are currently available:
- Wednesday 12:00-2:00PM or 1:00-3:00PM (weekly)
Our Canine Tuck-In Volunteers provide activity and socialization to the sanctuary dogs through relaxation, interactive play, and training during the evening (6pm-9pm). These important interactions allow our dogs to gain enrichment, behavioral skills, and comfort while at the sanctuary awaiting their new homes.
- Friday 6:00-9:00 PM (alternating weeks) in Henree House *prior dog experience preferred
- Friday 6:00-9:00 PM (alternating weeks) in Chelsea House *need to come in for a few daytime shifts first
Please note your availability on application.
Helpline Volunteers
The Helpline Administrative Support Volunteer assists the Helpline function with data entry and general office support. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Cat Adoption Caseworker promotes cats available for adoptions, works with adoption applicants to find suitable matches, reviews applications and facilitates adoption meetings. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Cat Placement Counselor responds to inquiries from caregivers/owners looking to find new homes for their pet cat or a friendly stray cat. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Community Cat Counselor responds to inquiries about helping community cats in need. “Community Cats” is a term used to describe outdoor, un-owned, free-roaming cats. We are currently seeking one volunteer for this role.
The Helpline Dog Adoption Caseworker promotes dogs available for adoptions, works with adoption applicants to find suitable matches, reviews applications and facilitates adoption meetings. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Dog Placement Counselor responds to inquiries from owners looking to find new homes for their dog. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Small Animal Counselor/Caseworker responds to inquiries from caregivers/owners looking to find new homes for their small animals or birds, as well as helps to facilitate adoptions of small animals. This opportunity is currently full.
Canine College Volunteer
Specially-trained Canine College Volunteers provide the workforce for our positive reward-based training classes to the public. These classes address common behavior problems, and strengthen the bond between people and their canine companions.
Grounds Maintenance Volunteer
Ground Maintenance Volunteers help maintain the grounds and landscaping at our Ashford Sanctuary. Please note, this opportunity does not require a one year commitment!
For any questions about any of our volunteer programs and opportunities, you can contact us here!
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Current Volunteers
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