Public Safety - Animal Care Volunteer at PBC Animal Care & Control

As a PBC-ACC volunteer, you make a direct difference in an animal's life. Whether you want to care for our adoptable dogs and cats or support our shelter staff and operations - every time you volunteer, you are helping to give our shelter animals a better future.

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DOGS

As a Dog Volunteer, you'll provide hands-on care, enrichment, and observation that directly boosts a dog's well-being and their chances of finding a forever home.

CATS

As a Cat Volunteer, you'll help our cats and kittens adjust to shelter life through enrichment, socialization and operational support, leading to better chances of finding a loving home.

SUPPORT

You don't have to work directly with animals to change their future. Help behind the scenes with media support, shelter cleaning, and assisting staff so our team can focus on each animal's care and adoption.

Volunteer Requirements:

Be at least 18 years' old
Have driver's license or state identification card for background check verification
Review and sign our Volunteer Agreement (provided during New Volunteer Onboarding)
Complete our New Volunteer Onboarding, including Humane Handling Training if applying as an Animal Care: Dog/Cat Volunteer
Commit to volunteering for at least 4 hours per month
Ability to speak and understand English
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
Some volunteer positions (including those that work with the animals) require the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend and lift weight between 5-25 lbs.
Purchase your official volunteer t-shirt ($10) when registered for New Volunteer Onboarding
Purchase your official volunteer t-shirt ($10) on the day of your training
Wear your official volunteer t-shirt and volunteer badge at all times while volunteering
Wear the approved PPE (gloves, sleeves, etc.) provided by the shelter at all times when volunteering hands on with the animals

Are you 16 or 17 years old and would like to volunteer? Great news, you have the opportunity to volunteer alongside your parent/legal guardian. While volunteering with our dogs is not available for this program, we have a variety of other volunteer opportunities.Please note that both parent/legal guardian and childmust complete New Volunteer Onboarding before registering as a Volunteer. Parent/ legal guardian must always be present. To get started, please email accvolunteer@pbc.gov. This volunteer opportunity is not eligible for community service hours.