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Volunteer Opportunities

Would you like to be a part of a life-saving team? Can you share your time and talents to connect people and pets?

Volunteers at ARF are making a difference!

Here are a few jobs open to volunteers at ARF:

Animal Care

  • Animal Care Volunteer
    Ensure the comfort and care of ARF dogs and cats while they await adoption
  • Dog Training Assistant
    Help dogs become well mannered and teach families to work with their dogs.
  • Vet Clinic Assistant
    Help keep ARF's veterinary clinic clean and assist with recovering animal care.
  • Animal Foster
    Provide shelter for rescued animals while they await permanent new homes.

Adoptions

  • Cat or Dog Adoption Counselor
    Work as a matchmaker between potential adopters and their new family member.
  • Greeter/Tabler
    Welcome and educate the community when they visit the facility and at mobile adoption events.

People Connect

  • Humane Education Assistant
    Educate community members on responsible care and treatment of animals.
  • Learning Center Docent
    Lead school aged children through interactive experience of pet guardianship.
  • Teaching Loving Care Assistant
    Work with resident cats in Animal Assisted Therapy Programs for at-risk teens.

ARF Support

  • ARF Thrift Store Associate
    Assist in ARF's resale thrift shop.
  • ARF Resource Center Counselor
    Answer pet-related questions, give referrals and brainstorm solutions in ARF's telephone center.
  • Office Volunteer
    Assist ARF staff with assorted administrative assignments.
  • FoodShare transporter
    Deliver pet food and supplies to families in need.

St. Bernard Club

Volunteers with a flexible schedule who can SAVE THE DAY with: hurry up deliveries, flurries of special events or other un-forecasted storms


Sign up for New Volunteer Orientation
If you would like to attend an orientation you can sign up online or you can call (925) 256-1273. If you have any questions please email gmcduff@arf.net.

 


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