Emptying the donation bin and sorting and placing donated items in the appropriate storage area
Washing, drying and folding laundry and placing clean laundry in the storage areas
Periodically reorganizing storage areas
Washing, drying and putting away pet food bowls
Scooping out or changing over cat litter boxes
Picking up waste in the dog yard and indoor/outdoor kennels
Cleaning out and disinfecting cat cages, dog kennels and small animal cages and refreshing bedding
Preparing food and medication for the pets
Sweeping and washing floors
Periodically raking leaves
You may be required to lift up to 50 pounds
Preference is given to applicants that can commit to one shift per week on a year-round basis. Biweekly and short-term schedules cannot be accommodated.
Volunteers ages 5 to 16 are permitted but must either be accompanied by a parent volunteer or be able to drive and have their own transportation.
Shift times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 9 Am and 4 PM; Thursday - 10 AM and 4 PM; Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 10AM and 5 PM. Shifts last one to one and one-half hours, and may vary according to the size of the shelter population.
All applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.
Interested individuals should complete our volunteer application. If planning to volunteer with a school age, minor child, the application must be completed by the parent/guardian and the minor child is then listed on the application where required.
Join us in taking care of the cats, dogs, other pets, and the facility at the Marshfield Animal Shelter.
