• General Shelter Care
  Assist with general laundry, cleaning, dishes, mopping floors, windows, organizing our storage areas, restocking supplies, etc.

• 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. WE NEED HELP CLEANING IN THE CAT ADOPTION ROOMS BEFORE WE OPEN!

• Critter Care
  Assist with cleaning cages for our rabbits and small animals. Spend time socializing, and getting them accustomed to being handled. Maintain cleanliness of the room and monitor food and water supplies. WE NEED HELP CLEANING IN THE CRITTER ROOM BEFORE WE OPEN!

• 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 18 yrs)
  Assist potential adopters with their selection of an appropriate cat, and explain adoption procedures. Supervise the kennel areas and be available to answer the public's general questions.

• 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 separate from our in-house volunteer program. Click on the link to the right for more information about fostering.
  

• 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 excellent customer service skills. Lifting is required. You must have your own vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
  
  
• Veterinary Drivers
  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.

Stephanie Umbro

Stephanie has been volunteering at ARL for several years now and has been invaluable to us in many ways. Although critter care is her specialty, she will do whatever needs to be done from laundry to helping with our first annual PIGNIC. She'll always fill in in a pinch and go the extra mile to make sure the critters get what they need. For her unyielding dedication and support, we name Stepanie Umbro our
Volunteer of the Month!