 become
a volunteer
The
Animal Refuge League relies on
volunteers to help fulfill our
mission of providing care to stray,
abandoned and surrendered animals. Volunteers
are involved with many aspects
of our shelter's operations and
contribute greatly towards improving
an experience of our guests and
easing their transition into a
new home.
summer
positions
We have been fortunate to have had many applications
submitted to us this spring! We are very grateful
for the support. Unfortunately, with such a
high volume of applications we will be unable
to start any new applicants interested in a
summer only position at this time.
We still welcome applications from those who
will be available to fulfill a 6 month commitment
come fall!
requirements
Volunteers
must be 16 years of age or older, or 13
years of age if accompanied by a parent
or guardian. For volunteer opportunities
for children under 13, please e-mail our
education director, Kathleen Fobear at kfobear@arlgp.org.
All volunteers must be covered by their
own health insurance.
We
ask that interested individuals be willing
to commit to a minimum of two hours per
week for a six-month time period.
most
needed
- Special Events
Assist with information booths and
adoption promotion events at various
stores and help with fundraising events. Shifts are primarily
on the weekends and usually involve
a 3-5 hour shift. This position
requires excellant customer service skills. . Lifting is required.
Must have your own vehicle, a valid driver’s license
and proof of insurance.
- Veterinary Drivers to
take animals to and from surgery appointments
in the Greater Portland area. Our
need is Monday – Friday from 7:30
a.m. and late afternoon pick-ups. Must
be able
to use own vehicle. Animals are
crated for transport.
- Lobby Cleaners – Help
our shelter shine before we open to the
public! Seeking Monday – Saturday
lobby cleaners who will sweep, mop, empty
trash , tidy restrooms and make sure all
is in place before opening. Our need
is from 8-10:30, weekdays, and 8-9:30 Saturday. This
is a position that does not require
hands on animal care.
- General Shelter Care
Assist with general cleaning, dishes, laundry, mopping floors, windows,
organizing our storage areas, restocking supplies etc.
other
opportunities
- Administrative Assistant
Help with photocopying, mailings, filing, data entry, and donation
acknowledgments.
- Building and Grounds Maintenance
Working on various projects such as painting, changing light bulbs,
and minor carpentry jobs.
- Cat Adoption Counselor (must
be 18yrs)
Assist potential adopters with their
selection of an appropriate cat, and
explain adoption procedures. Supervise
the kennel areas and be
available to answer the publics’ general questions.
- Cat Caregiver
Assist with the general care of the cats, such as cleaning cages, checking
food and water supply, grooming, and socializing the animals through
affection and play.
- Critter Care
Assist with cleaning cages for our rabbits and small animals. Spend
time socializing, and getting them accostumed to being handled. Maintain
cleanliness of the room and monitor food and water supplies.
- Dog Walker (must be
16 yrs)
Help to socialize/exercise the dogs in our care by walking them on
our mile long groomed trail system, and help to improve basic manners.
Assist kennel staff with monitoring the public kennels for cleanliness.
- Doggie R&R (must
be 16)
Help to lower the stress and arousal level of the dogs by spending
some quiet time, reading to them in their kennels. Time is also
spent on improving general manners.
- Greeter
Welcome the public. Answer basic questions and direct them to the adoption
kennels. Receive in-kind donations and write out receipts.
- Humane Education
Assist with presentations to local schools and community organizations.
- Foster Home Provider
Foster homes are essential to our success as a shelter. We need committed
individuals to care for mothers and their kittens or orphaned kittens
in their homes until they are old enough for adoption (8 weeks of
age). We also need foster homes for underage puppies or dogs who
are in need of respite from the stress of the kennels, or in need
of recuperation from a medical ailment. *There is a separate orientation
for this program, please call for dates.*Please note that
our Foster Home Program is seperate from our in-house volunteer program.
Click on the link to the right for more information about fostering.
Ready to become
a volunteer? Volunteer orientations
are held monthly for individuals whose interests
and availability match our needs. To
find out if you are a fit with our organization, download
an application and drop it off or mail
it in to Wendy Edwards our Volunteer Coordinator.
Please feel free to attach a copy of your resume.
If you have questions please call Wendy at
854-9771 ext 115, or e-mail her at wedwards@arlgp.org.
in
return for your help, we will honor your volunteer
agreement by providing you with the appropriate
orientation, training, and on-the-job supervision.
We will make every effort to provide a productive, educational and rewarding
experience for you while you support our work on behalf of the animals.
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