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Volunteer Information

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter! We appreciate your offer to help. We have a small staff and rely heavily on volunteers to help give the animals the quality of care that we feel is important. We depend on our volunteers and expect them to take their job commitment seriously. Because of the training involved we ask a minimum commitment of 2 shifts per month, for at least three months (preferably on a regular schedule). There are several areas that you can volunteer in. Please read the following descriptions and see if an area matches your skills and interests.

Animal Care Assistants

Keeping the animals clean and healthy is our first priority. Volunteers assist in the day-to-day care of our animals including feeding and cleaning all the runs and cages; keeping up with the laundry; washing dishes; restocking supplies and all the little details that keep a shelter running smoothly. Our cleaning is done in the morning from 9.00-12.00, seven days a week!

Front Office Assistants

When we are open to the public - Wednesdays-Sundays starting at 1:00 p.m. - our front office is a busy place! The phones are ringing, the public is coming in and needing assistance, there is the necessary paperwork involved in adoptions, surrenders, redemptions, lost and found etc. You get the picture! If you are a people person, and detail oriented, this may be the place for you.

Animal Socializing

Cat Cuddler - Being caged is frustrating and boring. Help keep our cats sane and social by giving them the extra attention they need. Includes grooming, nail trimming, and lots of loving.

Dog Walkers - Our dogs need regular exercise and socialization, not to mention a little training. Most are very exuberant and require patience and firmness. A two session training is provided but some dog experience is preferred. Level II volunteers can assist the public interested in viewing adoption dogs.

Bunny Huggers - Small companion animals need daily handling to remain friendly and social. Also includes grooming, nail trimming, and giving treats.

Foster Care

Bring orphaned, young, sick, or injured dogs and cats, or moms with litters, into your home so they have a quiet, comfortable place to recuperate and mature. Requires the ability to segregate the shelter animal from your own pets yet still offer them the care and socialization necessary. Animals are returned to the shelter for adoption when they are ready (yes, you do have to give them back!). Usually there is a 2-8 week commitment per animal/litter. Here's a politically correct way to have kittens!

For more information about foster care, please click here.

Fundraising/Special Events

The Animal Shelter League is a volunteer nonprofit group that support the shelter through fundraising and special community events. If working inside the shelter is not for you, or you can't make a weekly commitment, here is a great way to still help the animals!

For more information about the Animal Shelter League, please click here.

If you are interested in further investigating the volunteer opportunities we have available at this time, please plan on attending the next orientation (call the Shelter at 584-1582 for the next available session). The orientation is one hour long. You will also be required to attend a training session in your area of interest. If these positions do not meet your needs or interests at this time, we understand, and thank you for thinking of us.