Current Volunteer Needs

Volunteers ages 16 and above are always needed to socialize our pets. All volunteers are required to attend the Basic Pet Socialization class prior to working with our animals. If you're interested in registering for the class, please click on "orientation" on the left-side menu for instructions and a list of upcoming orientation dates.

There are a variety of other activities volunteers can assist with as well, some of which are listed on the menu to the left below the "volunteer" button. If you have a talent you would like to share that doesn't appear on the list, please feel free to let us know!

College Students - due to the overwhelming number of requests we recieve to grant interviews to meet class requirements, we have instituted a new policy. Interviews are granted by the appropriate staff person as time permits, and preference is given to shelter volunteers. Please complete the Request for Interview and Information form and either fax it to us at (540)432-9509 - attention: Candy Barnes, or bring it to the shelter. You will be contacted to schedule an appointment for the interviw. No interview questions will be answered by email.

Children ages 6-12 may apply to participate in our "Kid's Club" (click on the link for more information)

Youth ages 13-15 may apply to become a Teen Volunteer (click on the link for more information)

Click here to print an application fore either of the above programs now! Teen Program or Kid's Club or you may contact Candy Barnes, Humane Educator/Volunteer Coordinator, by email, or call her at (540)434-5270. Monday-Friday, 10-4

Applications for youth interested in either of the above programs may be printed and brought to the shelter, or faxed to us at (540)432-9509. Orientations for the teen program are held on an as-needed basis. New member orientations for Kid's Club are held an hour before the first club meeting to be attended.