Volunteer Programs
Thank you for your interest in our volunteer programs at Our Companions Animal Rescue!
Your willingness to give your time and energy means the world to us and to the animals in our care. Volunteers like you are the heart of our organization, helping us provide love, care, and a better life for countless animals in need.
We invite you to explore the various ways you can get involved. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a regular commitment, we have a variety of opportunities to match your interests and schedule. We hope you will join our community of dedicated volunteers and help us continue our mission to protect and improve the lives of animals. Click on the links below to learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how you can get started. We look forward to working with you!
Feline Sanctuary Volunteers (currently full)
*This volunteer opportunity is located in Ashford, CT*
Feline Sanctuary Volunteers work individually with sanctuary cats under the guidance of staff to provide enrichment, interactive play, and socialization. As a volunteer, you will be part of a team effort that includes staff and other volunteers working within the needs of each cat and can include cleaning and overall care for our feline residents.This opportunity is currently full.
Feline Tuck In volunteers are responsible for the evening routine at our feline cottages. They must feed the cats, provide supplements with dinner, clean litter boxes, some basic house cleaning like mopping, and best of all, spending time socializing and/or playing with our cats! Shifts start at 6 PM and end between 8-9 PM. Great for people working full time and looking for a rewarding way to relax in the evening. There is a staff person on campus but they move between the three buildings so you spend most of the time by yourself. It is important that you are able to sign up in advance and commit to the shift, only cancelling when there are emergencies. This opportunity is currently full.
Canine Sanctuary Volunteers
*This volunteer opportunity is located in Ashford, CT*
Please note your availability on application. If none of the available shifts work for you or the opportunity is currently full, you may want to wait to submit your application until a suitable shift opens up.
Our Canine Activity and Socialization Volunteers provide activity and socialization to the sanctuary dogs through walking, interactive play, and training. This opportunity is currently full. Shifts will be added as they become available.
Our Canine Tuck-In Volunteers provide activity and socialization to the sanctuary dogs through relaxation, interactive play, and training during the evening (6pm-9pm). These important interactions allow our dogs to gain enrichment, behavioral skills, and comfort while at the sanctuary awaiting their new homes.
- Saturday, 6:00-9:00 PM (Alternating Weeks)
Helpline Volunteers
The Helpline Administrative Support Volunteer assists the Helpline function with data entry and general office support. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Cat Adoption Caseworker promotes cats available for adoptions, works with adoption applicants to find suitable matches, reviews applications and facilitates adoption meetings. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Cat Placement Counselor responds to inquiries from caregivers/owners looking to find new homes for their pet cat or a friendly stray cat. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Community Cat Counselor responds to inquiries about helping community cats in need. “Community Cats” is a term used to describe outdoor, un-owned, free-roaming cats. We are currently seeking one volunteer for this role.
The Helpline Dog Adoption Caseworker promotes dogs available for adoptions, works with adoption applicants to find suitable matches, reviews applications and facilitates adoption meetings. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Dog Placement Counselor responds to inquiries from owners looking to find new homes for their dog. We are currently seeking one volunteer for this role.
The Helpline Small Animal Placement Counselor responds to inquiries from caregivers/owners looking to find new homes for their small animals or birds. This opportunity is currently full.
The Helpline Small Animal Adoption Caseworker promotes small animals for adoption and helps to facilitate adoptions of small animals. This opportunity is currently full.
Canine College Volunteer
The Canine College Program's mission is to offer engaging and comprehensive training designed to strengthen the human-animal bond and increase pet retention within our community. Canine College Volunteers work within our community-based programs and partnerships including group classes, private training, and municipal shelter outreach. Canine College also provides volunteers with specialized training opportunities and educational programs in humane dog training.
Grounds Maintenance Volunteer
Ground Maintenance Volunteers help maintain the grounds and landscaping at our Ashford Sanctuary. Please note, this opportunity does not require a one year commitment!
For any questions about any of our volunteer programs and opportunities, you can contact us here!
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