Volunteer with us!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Five Acres Animal Shelter.
Before submitting your application, please read more about our program below to determine if Volunteering at Five Acres is right for you!
How do volunteers help out at Five Acres?
Our Volunteers work in at least one role to support our team as they care for our animals. Almost all volunteers commit to regular weekly shifts to ensure that our team has all the help they need.
Before applying, please access this document and review the available roles, shift schedules, expectations, and more!
Volunteer Application Minimum Requirements
Please review the following requirements. If you say no to any of these, then Five Acres might not be the right fit for you.
- Must be 18 or older – If not, please stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Youth Program!
- Must have Health Insurance – We are unable to cover volunteers under our insurance so we require volunteers to be covered.
- Must have access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer – This is required to use our Better Impact system and to access the MyImpact app.
- Commit to a weekly volunteer shift – Volunteers commit to weekly shifts or cover open shifts as “backup” volunteers
- Contribute six volunteer hours per month for at least six months – We will need you consistently for this amount of time at least!
- For Court-Ordered Community Service, you must qualify under the terms in our FAQ Page – Court-Ordered information is listed under Community.
- Must meet the Essential Capabilities of Five Acres Animal Shelter Volunteers needed to volunteer safely
- Adhere to/follow all policies and guidelines outlined in our Volunteer Handbook
If you have questions, feel free to connect with us by sending an email to mallary@fiveacresanimalshelter.org or CLICK HERE to check out our Volunteer FAQ!
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with us!