APF Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you’re walking dogs, socializing cats, or assisting with events, every volunteer plays a vital role in our mission. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that fit different interests and schedules. From hands-on animal care to supporting our outreach efforts, there’s a place for everyone at the Animal Protective Foundation.

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Join Our Volunteer Program 

How You Can Make a Difference

At the Animal Protective Foundation, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Your time, energy, and love for animals help us provide the best possible care for our furry friends. By joining our volunteer program, you’ll make a direct impact on the lives of pets in need while being part of a compassionate community.



Frequently Asked Questions:


How do I become a volunteer? 

The first step is to fill out our volunteer application. Once your application and application fee has been received, the volunteer coordinator will review the application and determine whether the applicant’s interests and availability match any current positions. If your application is considered, you will receive a link via email to sign up for a General Volunteer Orientation. Your application will remain active for four months if there are no current positions available. 

The Volunteer Experience

Kids Can Help Too!

Although we require shelter volunteers to be at least 18 years old, there are lots of other things young people can do to help the animals on their own, with classmates, or with their scout troops. In fact, the majority of our supply donations come from kids who care about the animals.

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The Volunteer Experience

Becoming a Foster

Why APF Fostering is Different:

  • The average time commitment is only two weeks!
  • That’s right, in as little as 14 days you can make an impact in a deserving pet’s life. Sometimes it only takes a weekend to help and sometimes it’s a month; either way, you will know before committing to a pet approximately how long they will be crashing on your couch!
  • You choose who you take home.
  • Foster families receive an email when there are animals in need of foster care. Each foster gets to decide when and who they care for in their home. This is ideal for animal lovers with busy schedules or that travel a lot – you can foster around your lifestyle!
  • The APF will provide all needed supplies to care for your foster pet.
  • Food, medications, veterinary treatment, litter boxes, bowls, and bedding are all provided by the shelter. Foster parents are encouraged to spoil their pets though, so you are welcome to buy all the toys, treats and even clothes you want!
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Ready to make a difference?

 

How to Get Started

 

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including:

Shelter Support:

Help with dishes, laundry, cleaning, and the bottle redemption program.


Administrative Help:
Support our office staff with essential tasks.


Event Support:
Assist with fundraising events and community outreach.


Group Volunteer Opportunities:

Whether it’s dedicating a day at the APF or launching a donation drive, your company can play a vital role in supporting our mission.


Additional questions:

Connect with Frank our Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager.

Stay Connected with Our Volunteer Community

Volunteer Newsletters

Our Volunteer Newsletter keeps you in the loop with the latest updates, upcoming opportunities, and inspiring stories from our dedicated team at the Animal Protective Foundation. Designed exclusively for our volunteers, this newsletter highlights essential information, training resources, and ways to deepen your impact.

Download the latest below.

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