Direct Animal Care Opportunities

Be part of the everyday heartbeat of the shelter. These roles connect you directly with our animals through daily care, enrichment, and interaction. From walking dogs and bathing pups to helping showcase adoptable pets, your hands-on support keeps them healthy, happy, and ready for their next chapter.

Help shelter dogs start their day feeling cared for and calm. Dog Caretakers play a vital role in daily shelter life — cleaning kennels, refreshing food and water, and giving dogs a moment of kindness and consistency in an unfamiliar environment. It’s fast-paced, hands-on work that directly impacts their health and happiness.

Your efforts help reduce kennel stress and create a welcoming environment where dogs are more relaxed, confident, and ready to meet potential adopters. A clean kennel and a calm dog can make all the difference in helping them find their forever home.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, or to sign-up, follow the link below for the shelter you are registered to volunteer at:

North Animal Campus

Silcox Animal Shelter

Be the steady, caring presence that helps cats feel safe, seen, and loved. Cat Caretakers keep feline spaces clean and cozy, refresh food and litter, and provide calm companionship to cats adjusting to shelter life.

Every gentle interaction helps build trust and confidence, allowing shy or stressed cats to show their true personalities to potential adopters. A few quiet moments with you can change the way a cat feels — and how quickly they find a family.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, or to sign-up, follow the link below for the shelter you are registered to volunteer at:

North Animal Campus

Silcox Animal Shelter

Help our dogs look and feel their best — one bath at a time. Dog Bathers & Brushers give shelter dogs a fresh start through gentle baths, towel drying, and brushing to remove tangles and keep coats healthy.

Beyond the suds, you’re giving each dog comfort, confidence, and a better chance to catch an adopter’s eye. Clean, happy dogs photograph better, greet visitors with excitement, and feel more like themselves again.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, or to sign-up, follow the link below for the shelter you are registered to volunteer at:

North Animal Campus

Silcox Animal Shelter

Be the best part of a dog’s day. As a Dog Walker, you’ll give shelter dogs what they crave most — time outside the kennel to stretch, explore, and just be dogs again. Each walk offers them physical relief, mental stimulation, and practice with leash manners that make them more adoptable.

This role is perfect for volunteers who want to make a visible, immediate impact. With every walk, you help lower stress, improve behavior, and show potential adopters a calmer, happier version of each dog. In return, you’ll build trust, confidence, and unforgettable connections with animals who need you most.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, or to sign-up, follow the link below for the shelter you are registered to volunteer at:

North Animal Campus

Silcox Animal Shelter

Be the bridge between our dogs and their future families. Adoption Ambassadors spend time getting to know each dog’s personality, then help visitors find their perfect match. You’ll share stories, answer questions, and guide adopters through meeting and adopting their new best friend.

Your insight and compassion can turn a casual visit into a life-changing adoption. Every successful match you help make opens space for another dog in need — multiplying your impact with every happy tail wag.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, or to sign-up, follow the link below for the shelter you are registered to volunteer at:

North Animal Campus

Silcox Animal Shelter

Give shelter pets their moment to shine. As a Pet Photographer, you’ll capture genuine expressions, playful moments, and soulful looks that tell each animal’s story. These photos are often the first thing potential adopters see — and can be the reason someone chooses to visit the shelter.

With a few great shots, you can change how the world sees a shelter pet. Your photos increase adoption visibility, draw attention from rescues and fosters, and help every animal get one step closer to home.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, or to sign-up, follow the link below for the shelter you are registered to volunteer at:

North Animal Campus

Silcox Animal Shelter

Bring joy to shelter pets — no leash required. Enrichment Delivery Crew volunteers hand out toys, treats, and puzzle feeders that help dogs and cats stay calm, curious, and content in their kennels.

These small acts have a big impact. By keeping pets mentally stimulated and engaged, you help reduce anxiety, improve behavior, and make life at the shelter a little brighter while they wait for homes.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, or to sign-up, follow the link below for the shelter you are registered to volunteer at:

North Animal Campus

Silcox Animal Shelter