Volunteer

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How to Volunteer

The Shelter is always seeking people who want to make a difference for the animals in our community through volunteer service. Our volunteers are heroes to the many animals who arrive at the Shelter each year. You can make a difference in many ways. You may wish to work directly with the animals, on community events, or in Shelter operations.

Each and every volunteer position directly affects the lives of all our shelter animals. Once you have volunteered, your heart will never be the same!

If you’re interested in a volunteer position please complete the following steps:          

1. Click here to complete the Volunteer Profile

2. Read the Volunteer Handbook

A copy will be emailed to you once you complete the profile or you can get a hard copy from the Animal Shelter. After completing the profile and reading the handbook please attend orientation where you will learn all about the fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities the Shelter has to offer.

3. Check out our general Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping out with upcoming events?  Here are a few to check out...

• Week of June 23: Painting new administrative office space
• July 4: Parade (float decoration, dog walkers)
• July 26: Summer Benefit Assistance
• Hikin' Buddies: (Wednesdays; June - September)
• Town Walks: (Saturdays; June - September)
• Senior Outreach: (dates vary)
• Field Trip Assistance: (dates vary)
• Barkin' Basement Training: (on-going)

 Volunteer Orientation

Our next orientation will be held on Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30-6:30 pm at the YMCA in Ketchum. Space is limited so please contact Brittany Farrell brittany@animalshelterwrv.org 208-788-4351 to reserve your spot today!

Group Volunteer Activities and Tours

If you have a group that would like a tour, field trip, or to complete a one-time project, please contact the Shelter at 208-788-4351. A minimum of one week advance notice or more is usually required to schedule a group. We try to accommodate groups of any size. Be advised that, because of safety issues with our pets and your group, there may be little to no interaction with animals for large scale group projects.

Mandatory Community Service

We require all court-appointed community service volunteers to contact the Shelter prior to beginning their service hours. Community Service Volunteers must set up their schedule prior to coming in for their first shift.

To do your service at the Animal Shelter, call      208-788-4351

To do your service at the Barkin' Basement, call  208-788-3854

Community Service Protocols:

All community service workers must be pre-approved by the Animal Shelter

The Animal Shelter allows court-appointed volunteers who are 16 years of age or older.

The following offenses will not be allowed to perform community service: 

• Any offense relating to theft, burglary, fraud, arson, or breaking and entering
• Any violent offense, including, but not limited to:
• Animal Cruelty
• Assault and Battery
• Household Assault
• Injury to a Child
• Domestic Violence

For questions about volunteering or to learn more about our program, call 208-788-4351, or email volunteer@animalshelterwrv.org.