Volunteer Opportunities

Here you will find a quick description of volunteer areas to help you get an idea of what you might be interested in before filling out the Volunteer Application. 

The majority of our dogs are large breed and working on their manners so not suitable for all ages. We would recommend those coming with youth opt for non-dog related tasks.

Please note that some areas have a specific time commitment associated as it does take our team time to train each new volunteer for each position!

Youth under the age of 18 years old are required to have a parent/guardian with them for the duration of their volunteer shift due to safety protocols

• Taking the dogs for walks around the facility or playing with them in the yards
• Note that it is mainly large breed dogs with minimal leash manners that will be available for this! 
• Daily shifts available: 1 hour shifts from 10am-4pm daily starting every hour
• Time commitment: Minimum 2 shifts per month

• A very important and ongoing duty
• Fold and put away blankets and linens
• Wash & sanitize dishes, toys and litter boxes
• Daily shifts available: 1 hour shifts from 10am-6pm daily starting every hour
• Time commitment: Minimum 2 shifts per month

• Take facility animals to and from vet appointments
• Donation pick ups
• Transport dogs or cats to events
• Pick up medications for facility animals
• Deliver items from the Pet Food Bank to those in need
• Shifts & Time Commitment: varying based on the needs of the animals and/or facility. 

• Help care for dogs and cats in the Bandaged Paws Facility
• Feeding, cleaning and socializing with our facility animals
• Requires orientation and training prior to being able to sign up for shifts
• Important note for Dog Care: This can be a physically demanding and with the majority of our dogs being large dogs who are working on their manners, youth volunteers need to be 14 years or older to help in this area.
• Daily shifts available: 8:30-11am and 5:30-7pm
• Time commitment: Minimum 2 shifts per month

• A wide variety of duties available to fit different comfort levels and skills. You can be part of the behind the scenes organizing or hands on with the public!
• Event Volunteers are our public facing volunteers who attend community events and providing information about Bandaged Paws to visitors, be a dog handler at events and talk to visitors about adoptable dogs, care for cats at events and talk to visitors about adoptable cats.
• Fundraiser Volunteers are our more behind the scenes volunteers who help put packages together for fundraisers, assist in prep work for events and organize supplies for events & fundraiser.
• Shifts & Time Commitment: varying based on the fundraisers and events happening 

Stay tuned for more information on this area!