Volunteering

We welcome volunteers during the hours staff are on the premises. We do not require volunteers to sign up or commit to time slots, but to show when it is convenient for them. This can be a quick stop to give treats on your lunch break or a few hours one afternoon. The doors are locked until Noon on Monday and 10am Tuesday-Friday, so call or knock on the door and let a staff member know you are there to volunteer.

We cannot properly support weekend volunteer hours.

We do ask that any large groups schedule a time with staff so we can make the experience more enjoyable for your group.

Requirements for Volunteers are:

• Be 14 years or older, unless accompanied by an adult.
• Sign a waiver. Anyone aged 14 to 17 years old will need a parent signature.
• Be respectful of staff, animals, visitors, and other volunteers.
• Be drug and alcohol free while volunteering; being under the influence places you and others at great risk of injury.
• Able to follow directions, our main priority is to keep you safe.
• Do not enter employee-only restricted areas without prior approval

We support a positive environment for our staff, visitors, and volunteers

We ask that everyone be respectful to each other. We do not support negative and toxic behaviors. We ask that volunteers help us support a positive environment. Our job is complicated and difficult to understand at times. Volunteers will be expected to not interfere with or disparage staff and their duties. If there is ever a concern or question, please bring it directly and privately to the Director so they may address it appropriately.