Volunteer

Are you an avid dog lover? Do you love dogs of all breeds and sizes? Are you someone who hates seeing sad dogs in shelters and always thought about giving back?

Well, the RISPCA needs you! We are moving to 10 hr work days which means our volunteer hours are extended and we are looking for volunteers to help walk and socialize dogs between the hours of 4 - 6pm. We take pride in getting the dogs out of their kennels a minimum of 3x each day with a goal of 5+.

What are our dog volunteer requirements?
You must be 18+
Able to carry 50lbs
Can work independently

If it sounds like we’d be a good fit, please fill out an application through our volunteer portal and we will be in touch. We are hoping to get new volunteers in as early as this Thursday and Friday. Apply here: https://pointapp.org/orgs/5459

Calling All Volunteers (18+)!

Interested in volunteering? Here’s how to get started…

What to except after you’ve submitted your application…

  • If your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance email as well as one from our volunteer coordinator, Robbyn, to set up an in-person tour. During this time, we will go over the day to day of your area of interest as well as policies and scheduling.

  • If you decide volunteering with us is for you, you will receive an emailed copy of our volunteer manual and animal care manual for your area of choosing. Prior to your first shift, you will be given a short quiz on the packets. (This is so that we can spend some extra time covering any areas where there may be some confusion.)

  • During your first shift you will work alongside Robbyn and an animal care staff. This is your chance to ask any and all questions. We LOVE questions!

  • For your second shift, you may be paired with a different animal care staff to start and to finish you will be given the opportunity to work independently.

  • Any time you come in after your second shift, you will be working independently but please ask an animal care staff which animal takes priority that day and what it is they will need.

Our need for volunteers is always changing, our current need as of 3/05/25:

  1. Dog walkers/ kennel assistance

  2. Humane educators (this position requires a BCI check that we cover at no cost to you)

  3. Cat care/ morning routine and socialization

  4. Special projects

The days and times we need the most help:

Monday- Friday with emphasis on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Dog volunteers start at 9am, Cat volunteers start at 8am, Humane Education varies.

**We are not taking on anyone in need of court appointed community service hours at this time.  

Volunteer Opportunities for Students!

Jr. Camp Counselors Needed!

Are you between 14 and 16 yrs of age looking for volunteer hours this summer?? Do you love animals and working with young kids?? Look no further!!

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 an opportunity for teens 14-18 to help out within our small animal room. Participants will have the opportunity to help provide assistance with animal care routines, along with providing much needed enrichment and socialization for our adoptable guinea pigs, rabbits, and other small animals.

We will be holding our next Smallie Support Orientation on Saturday, June 7th. If interested please email Jeremy at jeremy.mombourquette@rispca.org.

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.