Volunteer

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING!

Volunteers play a vital role in helping Foothills Animal Shelter fulfill its mission to rescue, care for, reunite and adopt the thousands of animals who pass through our doors every year.

We at Foothills Animal Shelter could not do what we do without our amazing volunteers. While we are extremely appreciative of any and all community members willing to volunteer their time in so many different capacities, we are streamlining our program to be more efficient and to ultimately help the animals and community most effectively.

OPEN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Foster Parents: Loving and responsible volunteers needed to care for shelter animals in their homes. Time frame: Generally 1-8 weeks at a time depending on the situation (medical, socialization, too young to be adopted and put up for adoption, etc

At this time, Foothills Animal Shelter is only accepting applications from individuals willing to provide in-home foster care.  While fostering is one of our high-demand roles, please note all other volunteer positions will remain closed until after June 1, 2012. At that time, general volunteer applications will be online to submit along with a listing of available positions.

To learn more about fostering and download an application, please click here.  Foster applications are also available at the main desk at Foothills Animal Shelter.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be 18 years of age (except if you volunteer at home through the foster program with your family).
  • Must be willing to make a 6-month commitment.
  • Fill out a General and Foster Volunteer Application.
  • Have a phone interview.
  • Attend orientation and or go through specialized trainings dependant on positions(s).
  • Have a home visit. *(For fosters only)
  • Pass Criminal background check.

SERVICE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION:

Service Projects: Are you a business or community group looking for a one-day service project or to hold a collection drive?  Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 720.407.5216 for details.

Community Service and Court-Ordered Requirements: Are you looking for community service or are you in the Community Works Program? Please contact our Special Services Lead staff at 720.407.5214 for details. If approved, please note you will not be working directly with the animals.

QUESTIONS? If you still have questions about volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Manager at 720-407-5219.

 

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