Volunteer

Volunteers are critical to our operations! We are currently in the process of training a new group. Stay tuned for more opportunities in the near future. Please reach out to Stephanie Van Patten, Director of Community Engagement, if you are looking for corporate group volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities for Students!

Calling all Teens (14+)!

Are you interested in animal care?
Are you looking for experience to prepare you for your future plans after graduation?
Do you want to meet like-minded friends?

Join the Smallie Support Team. The Smallie Support Team is a volunteer opportunity for teens ages 14 to 18 to gain hands on experience providing assistance to our small animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and chinchillas. Volunteers will gain practice in proper handling, feeding and habitat maintenance while building compassion, responsibility, and teamwork skills. Under the guidance of experienced humane education and animal care staff, teens will also assist in animal socialization, enrichment, and helping them adjust to life in a rescue while preparing for their forever home.

Teens are expected to participate in at least one session per month, with shifts being on Saturdays and Sunday from either 8am to 10am, or 1pm to 3pm. This long-term opportunity is designed for committed individuals who are passionate about animal welfare and eager to make a meaningful difference. Teens are encouraged to participate throughout the year as we will have special educational opportunities for members of the program. In addition, participants may have opportunities to assist with special public education events, fundraising efforts, and community outreach.

If interested please complete this registration form or email Jeremy at jeremy.mombourquette@rispca.org with any questions.

Special Projects!

Are you a junior/senior interested in working with us for a senior project, or a Scout looking to fulfill an Eagle Scout requirement? We love to work with students, but unfortunately we have limited capacity to do so. Therefore we ask that you please fill out the form below so that we can gain more of an understanding of your project before reaching back out to you with specific needs. If you do not hear back from us in 1-2 weeks, please email Adri at adrianna.sawaia@rispca.org.