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Office: (570)-596-2200 

Clinic: (570)-596-2270

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Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with ACS! Tails are wagging and cats are meowing in excitement over your participation! Volunteers are essential to our lifesaving mission at the sanctuary, and we would not be able to assist nearly half the number of animals who need help in our community.

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Getting Started

Volunteer orientation is a required first step for all volunteers. Orientation is scheduled with our volunteer coordinator once you have filled out the application.

Please click the Volunteer Application button above to fill out our volunteer application and sign up for an orientation time.

Why do we need volunteers?

Each year Animal Care Sanctuary helps thousands of animals in need. Volunteers help provide medical attention, food, shelter, and love to every animal in our care.

Volunteers are a vital part of our everyday operations.
They help with:

  • Walking, socializing and enriching the lives of dogs
  • Caring for and socializing cats and kittens
  • Helping with laundry and cleaning
  • Office work

Doggie Day Trip Getaway Programs

Once you become an approved ACS volunteer, you can then also participate in our Doggie Day Trip program. This program allows ACS volunteers to take a dog out for the day and give them some much-needed time out of the shelter!

Volunteer for Doggy Day Out

Become an Event Volunteer!

Volunteering with us offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and people in our community. We’re seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team for various events, including pop-up adoptions, charity fundraisers, and community outreach programs. As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in helping animals find their forever homes, assisting with event setup and coordination, and engaging with the public to raise awareness about our mission. No prior experience is necessary—just a passion for helping animals. Join us in creating positive change and making a meaningful impact. Your time and effort will change the future for animals in need!

Become an Event Volunteer

We hope to see you at orientation!

Online Volunteer Application

Volunteer Testimonials

Stephani
StephaniVolunteer
My son and I recently walked four dogs on the trails at Animal Care Sanctuary. I got some pictures of Elle, she is so sweet. Once Elle got over being shy and timid, she lit up like a 10-month old pup should! For a puppy, she did fantastic on a leash (after she figured out we weren't going to run). In fact when I started to fall behind and Elle realized it, she turned around to make sure I was okay. That's when we took a break so she could lay in the grass as all dogs should! We will be returning on Sundays to walk as many dogs as possible!
Barbara
BarbaraVolunteer
Volunteering at the Animal Care Sanctuary has added a whole new useful dimension to my retirement 'career'. Doing laundry and washing dog dishes is relaxing and rewarding because there is no pressure, and when I drive home in the afternoon I know that the dogs have clean soft beds and blankets, clean soft beds and blankets, clean dog toys and clean water/food dishes...that's my contribution! Plus, it frees the trained professionals for behavior interventions that make the animals more adoptable. Volunteering ROCKS!