New volunteers are required to attend a training session before participating in shelter activities. Volunteer training begins in February and is offered on a recurring schedule throughout the year.

Training sessions are not held on federal holidays. In addition, training will pause annually from November 1–15 and throughout the month of December as part of our seasonal scheduling break.

We look forward to welcoming new volunteers and appreciate your understanding as we maintain a schedule that ensures high-quality, safe, and consistent training for everyone.

1st Monday of the month

Participants will learn what the daily care requirements look like in the shelter and where they can plug in and assist with enrichment, cleaning, grooming, bathing, etc.

2nd Monday of the month

Participants will learn about foster requirements and procedures, along with how to handle various situations that may arise during the animals’ tenure with them.

3rd Monday of the month

Participants will receive instruction on how to bottle feed kittens and puppies and will learn how our process works. We will go over what is expected of them and what resources and support we provide.

4th Monday of the month

Participants will learn what our dog walking requirements and procedures are, when walks are needed, how to work with dogs who may have never experienced a leash walk or training, and what benefits this activity provides for the dogs.