You must be at least 13 years old to become a volunteer and at least 18 years old to work independently. If you are under 18 years old, then you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when you attend the orientation and when you perform your volunteer service.
The available days and times to volunteer are Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm as well as during any special events.
If you wish to help out with our dogs, cats, and rabbits, please read the descriptions listed below. If you wish to assist in other areas involving the shelter, check out the following links:
If you have any questions, you may contact us at AC-Volunteers@cityofsacramento.org.
VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH DOGS
Volunteers who wish to work directly with our available dogs are trained in safe and appropriate methods of exercising and socializing our canine friends. The goal is to help our dogs remain happy, healthy, and well-adjusted during their stay at the shelter. Volunteers will exercise dogs, provide some basic obedience training to them, help us provide better information about their personalities, and promote their adoptions.
Dog volunteers must complete all training before working with the dogs. Training includes:
Orientation -- a general overview of volunteer programs
General Shelter Training -- shelter policies, volunteer policies, animal laws, shelter tour, etc.
Canine Capers -- specific work with our dogs
Good Manners Classes -- dog obedience training
Mentoring with a Lead Volunteer
The total training hours prior to volunteering is approximately 10 hours.
Volunteers who wish to work directly with our available cats are trained in safe and appropriate methods of socializing and caring for our feline friends. The goal is to help our cats remain happy, healthy, and well-adjusted during their stay at the shelter. Volunteers will provide "TLC" to our shelter cats, help refresh cages, assist with laundry and dish cleaning, provide basic assistance to customers, and handle cats at offsite adoption events.
Cat volunteers must complete all training before working with the cats. Training includes:
Orientation -- a general overview of volunteer programs
General Shelter Training -- shelter policies, volunteer policies, animal laws, shelter tour, etc.
Feline Follies -- specific work with our cats
Mentoring with a Lead Volunteer
The total training hours prior to volunteering is approximately 8 hours.
Volunteers who wish to work directly with our available rabbits are trained in safe and appropriate methods of socializing and caring for our furry friends. The goal of this volunteer job is to help our rabbits remain happy, healthy, and well-adjusted during their stay at the shelter. Volunteers will provide "TLC" to our shelter rabbits, help refresh cages, and assist in other related tasks.
Rabbit volunteers must complete all training before working with the rabbits. Training includes:
Orientation -- a general overview of volunteer programs
General Shelter Training -- shelter policies, volunteer policies, animal laws, shelter tour, etc.
Rabbit Training -- specific work with our rabbits
The total training hours prior to volunteering is approximately 5 hours.
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