Volunteering at MaxFund!

In order to volunteer at the shelter for ANY of the volunteer positions listed below, you must first be accepted as a volunteer and go through a volunteer orientation. For more information on getting started as a volunteer, and to download a volunteer application, please visit the Potential Volunteer Information Page

Once volunteers have gone through an orientation, they can do just about anything at the shelter, based on whatever interests you have. The list below is designed to give you an idea of some of the things that we need volunteers to help with. If you have any questions that aren't answered on these pages, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Resources for Volunteers

Potential Volunteer Information

Volunteer Forums (Restricted to Current Volunteers Only)

Animal Care

• Walking Dogs
• Socializing/Petting Cats
• Bathing/Grooming animals
• Dog Training with our Champs Program link
• Providing Foster Homes for Animals with special needs link
• Providing love and encouragement for all the animals at the shelter

Housekeeping

• Cleaning cages, litter boxes and kennels
• Washing, drying and folding laundry
• Cleaning food and water bowls
• Organizing shelves, storage bins and cabinets
• Sweeping, mopping floors

Special Events, Mobile Adoptions & Fundraising

• MaxFund events such as Puttin on the Max, Lucky Mutt Strut, etc. link
• Community Events, fairs and festivals
• Accompanying pets to Mobile Adoptions at PetsMart and Petco locations
• Helping organize and communicate fundraising activities
• Holiday season gift wrapping (orientation not required)

Lobby Greeter & Animal Adoptions

• Welcoming potential adopters to the shelter and getting them checked in link
• Helping adoptions counselors with reference checks and other adoption assistance
• Answering phones and visitor questions