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Current Volunteer Opportunities 

​Cat Cuddling

  • Lots of cat enrichment!  All the snuggles and pets a cat could ask for
  • Spot cleaning inside cages throughout the day
  • Help assist potential adopters with their kitty matches
  • Housekeeping, such as moping, disinfecting, and cage cleaning 

Dog Walking (18+)​

  • Lots of dog enrichment!  All the play time and walks a dog could ask for!
  • Spot cleaning inside cages throughout the day
  • Help with feedings depending on the time of day
  • Help assist potential adopters with their doggie matches
  • Housekeeping, such as moping, disinfecting, and cage cleaning 
  • Morning and afternoon shifts! 

Readin' Tails

  • We are asking volunteers to spend time passively reading to shelter animals in need of socialization.

Group Dog Walk

  • Lots of dog enrichment!  All the play time and walks a dog could ask for!
  • Drive a dog pal to a destination (typically Smolen Gulf Bridge) 
  • The 3rd Saturday of each month! 

Advocacy, Education, & Outreach

  • Participate in on-site and/or community events that educate the public on animal abuse and neglect indicators, prevention, and intervention tactics. 
  • Provide information on ACAPL volunteer programs, donations (funding), and future training opportunities. 

Marketing/Fundraising

  • Provide detailed description of current funding and financial needs. 
  • Promote ACAPL to community members and how funding connects to the overall mission goals. 

Welcome Center/Administration 

Community Service

  • Answering phone calls and emails 
  • Greeting clients and visitors
  • Answering client questions 
  • Setting appointments 
  • Filing documents
  • Creating and maintaining office documentation 
  • Complete hours within the shelter for school, court, or employment community service hours

Furever Friends Program

  • For individuals wanting to volunteer between the ages of 10-15! 
  • Require an adult (18+) present with them at all times
  • Complete all forms under the adults name and send an email to kberry@acapl.org with the child/teens name! 

Glenbeigh Program

  • One volunteer will take a pup and one volunteer will take a kitty to Glenbeigh to socialize and provide enrichment! 

Handy Man/Projects

  • Lawn maintenance, such as mowing, raking, shoveling/salting 
  • Complete kennel updates/projects to enhance animal spaces
  • Fix necessary items around shelter when capable 

Laundry/Organization

  • Housekeeping, such as moping, disinfecting, and cage cleaning 
  • Preparing animal food, such as frozen Kong treats
  • Wash and dry dirty laundry 
  • Fold, sort, and shelf clean laundry 
  • Lawn maintenance, such as mowing, raking, and shoveling/salting 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Our Staff
    • Our Board >
      • Join our Board
      • Board Log In
    • Work with Us
    • FAQs
    • News & Events
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Dogs
    • Small & Furry
    • Adoptable Cats
    • Rodent Rangers
    • Post Adoption: What to Expect
    • Adoption Application & Fees
  • Giving
    • Charitable Bequests
    • Workplace Giving
    • Wish List
    • Cage Sponsorship >
      • Cage Sponsorships
  • Get Involved
    • Boo Wow 2023
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Foster
    • Rescue
    • Friends of ACAPL
    • Host an Event/Business Support
  • APL Store
  • Community Help/Resources
    • Report Humane Incidents
    • Low Cost Spay/Neuter
    • Surrendering a Pet
    • Lost Pet >
      • Loss Prevention
    • End of Life Services
    • Food Voucher Program