Volunteers are invited to apply to work in the various animal care areas. Skilled
electricians, plumbers and carpenters are also needed. In addition,
there is a need for volunteers willing to do manual labor in a variety
of construction and maintenance projects. We welcome volunteers with
experience in bathing and grooming, training, T-Touch, adoption counseling,
data entry, filing, and office work.
People interested in applying for our volunteer opportunities should
contact the Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator, 845-386-9738 or volunteers@petsalive.com.
Please also sign up for our mailing list so that we can keep you
updated on volunteer opportunities and requests! Thank you so much
for caring.
We welcome your "well-behaved" children. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, and must stay with you the entire day (or be assigned to one of our other volunteers). We also welcome your school or organization projects.
Required for ALL animal care volunteers
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and another at 1:00 p.m.
Also Sundays at 10:00 am
Orientation lasts just 15-20 minutes and is required.
This just helps us to explain to you which leashes to use on which dogs, or which animals to be careful with, or other situations that we want you to be aware of for your safety or the animals safety. If these days do not work for you please email the volunteer coordinator and we can schedule a special time or day for your orientation.
Bird Caregiver
Bird Caregivers provide general care and socialization for sanctuary birds. Experience with birds required. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, and interacting with the birds.
Cat Caregiver
Cat Caregivers provide general care and socialization for sanctuary cats. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, grooming and interacting with the cats.
Dog Caregiver
Dog Caregivers provide general care and socialization for sanctuary dogs. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, walking, grooming and interacting with the dogs.
Dog Handler
Dog Handlers work with staff to provide additional training and socialization for dogs requiring more attention. Dog Handlers are required to have a minimum of one year of hands-on dog training experience, documented with the Sanctuary Volunteer Manager. Dog Handlers work on site only.
Farm Animal Caregiver
Farm Animal Caregivers provide general care, grooming and socialization for sanctuary farm animals such as horses, cows, pigs and chickens. Experience with farm animals required. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, grooming and interacting with the animals.
Handyperson/Maintenance
Handypersons utilize their skills in maintenance, construction, plumbing, landscaping, etc. to care for the sanctuary buildings and provide a safe and aesthetically-pleasing environment for the animals, staff, and visitors.
Professional Volunteers
Pets Alive Sanctuary welcomes and appreciates the volunteer services of professionals such as veterinarians, veterinary technicians, groomers, event planners, etc.
Special Placements
Do you have a special skill or talent that you would like to offer? We welcome your ideas for additional volunteer opportunities. The Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator can assist you in exploring your ideas.
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