Volunteer Opportunities
Explore a detailed overview of all the ways you can get involved with our shelter! This section highlights a variety of roles, programs, and special projects where volunteers make a real difference for our animals and community. Check back often, as this section will continue to grow with new opportunities to engage, learn, and contribute.
Monthly Mission's
Join our monthly volunteer adventures and give our dogs a change of scenery! Whether you’re part of the Fort Woof Runners Club , taking shelter dogs ...
Lifeskills Enrichment Volunteer – Helping Shelter Pets Prepare for Real Life
Walks and cuddles are important, but preparing shelter animals for life in a home requires more than exercise and affection. Lifeskills Enrichment Vol...
PetSmart Animal Spotlight Volunteer – Help Pets Get Noticed and Adopted
Every shelter pet has a personality worth sharing. Some are playful and energetic, others are calm and affectionate, and many simply need the chance f...
PetSmart Adoption Center Support Volunteer – Helping Pets Shine While They Wait
The PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center is designed to give shelter pets a comfortable space where they can meet potential adopters in a relaxed, welcom...
PetSmart Shelter Care Volunteer – Helping Pets Start the Day Right
Each day at the PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center begins with preparation. Before adopters arrive and visitors begin meeting the animals, the space mu...
Transport Crew Volunteer – Helping Shelter Pets Reach Their Next Chapter
Every transport represents a new beginning for dozens of shelter animals. Through partnerships with rescue organizations across the country, dogs and ...
Dog Walker – Be the Best Part of a Shelter Dog’s Day
For many dogs in the shelter, time outside the kennel is the highlight of their day. The shelter environment can be loud, busy, and overstimulating, e...
Volunteer Pet Photographer – Help a Shelter Pet Make a First Impression
For many shelter animals, a photo is their first introduction to the world. It’s what potential adopters see online, what rescue partners review when ...
Urgent Pet Advocate – Be the Voice for Pets Who Need It Most
Some shelter pets need a little extra help to be seen. Dogs and cats on the urgent list may be long-stay residents, experiencing kennel stress, or in ...
Dog Caretaker – The Steady Presence That Helps Dogs Feel Secure
Shelter life can be overwhelming for dogs. Unfamiliar sounds, new people, constant activity, and limited space can create stress for animals that thri...
Cat Caretaker – Helping Cats Feel Safe, Seen, and Ready for Homes
Shelter life can be especially stressful for cats. Unfamiliar smells, loud noises, and constantly changing routines can make the environment feel over...
Laundry Assistant – Supporting Every Animal Behind the Scenes
At a shelter, clean supplies are essential to daily operations. Towels, blankets, bedding, and cleaning cloths are used throughout the day in kennels,...
Dish Assistant – Keep Our Shelter Pets Healthy & Happy
At a shelter, some of the most important work happens behind the scenes. Every meal served, every enrichment toy used, and every kennel cleaned depend...
Adoption Ambassador – Helping Pets Find the Right Home
For many dogs and cats in the shelter, finding the right home starts with a single connection. A conversation, a meet-and-greet, or a few moments spen...
Outbound Assistant – Helping Pets Take Their Next Step
Every week, dozens of dogs and cats leave the shelter for foster homes, rescue partners, adoption events, or even a day out with volunteers through pr...
2026 Impact Volunteer Opportunities
In 2026, our volunteer program is focusing on opportunities that make the biggest difference for the animals in our care. Each shelter has selected ro...
Surgery Tech Assistant – Supporting Healing from Behind the Scenes
In a high-volume shelter surgery clinic, every detail matters. For pets undergoing procedures, safety, cleanliness, and efficiency all play an importa...