Volunteer Opportunities
St. Louis City
- City of St. Louis Department of Health, Animal Care and Control
- Humane Society of Missouri - Macklind
- Stray Rescue of St. Louis
St. Louis County
- Angel Acres Animal Rescue
- Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA)
- Humane Society of Missouri - Chesterfield Valley Center
- Humane Society of Missouri - Westport Area Center
- Love A Golden Rescue
- Metro Animal Resource Services, Inc.
- Mutts-n-Stuff
- Pet's Second Chance, St. Louis Welsh Corgi Rescue
- St. Louis County Department of Health, Animal Care and Control
- St. Louis Senior Dog Project
- The Cat Network, Inc.
Jefferson County
Other
City of St. Louis Department of Health, Animal Care and Control
Volunteer Contact Person: Kathy Jarowicz
Phone: (314) 353-5835, ex. 8
E-mail: jarowiczk@stlouiscity.com
Examples of volunteer service: Volunteer greeter in their kennel, dog walkers, hands on puppy and cat play time, unfold a load of laundry, wash and take out dishes.
Age Requirement: one must to be at least 18 years old.
Short term volunteer opportunity: N/A
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
Volunteers must volunteer for at least 6 months
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
Wash U Wags - college group that volunteer at local animal shelters
Humane Society of Missouri - Macklind
Volunteer Contact Person: Laura Renner
Phone: (314) 951-1521
E-mail: lrenner@hsmo.org
Examples of volunteer service: Variety of opportunities ranging from special events to dog walking to helping at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. One can also volunteer as a shelter assistant, behavior helpline volunteer, administrative support, humane educator, gift shop volunteer, greeter, or a pet pal. A complete list is available at http://www.hsmo.org/m_joinus/volunteer, available opportunities are based on organizational needs.
Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work directly with shelter animals, however, we have lots of great ideas for how younger children can help on our Education page at http://www.hsmo.org/m_learn/howtohelpanimals.php
Short term volunteer opportunity: No
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: Yes
Depending on the hours a student needs and if there is available space for them, but there is no specific program for high school students. They offer service hours for graduation or class requirements
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Volunteer Contact Person:
Phone: (314) 771-6121
E-mail: one can apply online at http://www.strayrescue.org/node/71
Examples of volunteer service: Helping at adoption events, fundraisers, and shelters.
Age Requirement: One must be at least 16 years old for shelter work.
Short term volunteer opportunity: N/A
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: N/A
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
St. Louis County Department of Health, Animal Care and Control
Volunteer Contact Person:
Phone: (314) 726-6655
E-mail: One must fill out an application at their Central Animal Shelter: 77 Hunter Rd, Ladue, MO 63124
Examples of volunteer service: walking. cleaning, laundry, etc.
Age Requirement: One must be 18.
Short term volunteer opportunity: Yes
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
Humane Society of Missouri - Westport Area Center
Volunteer Contact Person: Laura Renner
Phone: (314) 951-1521 (Laura), the shelter's number is: (314) 951-1588
E-mail: lrenner@hsmo.org
Examples of volunteer service: Adoption counselor, pet pal, and special events volunteer.
Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work directly with shelter animals, however, we have lots of great ideas for how younger children can help on our Education page at http://www.hsmo.org/m_learn/howtohelpanimals.php
Short term volunteer opportunity: Yes
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
They offer service hours for graduation or class requirements.
Humane Society of Missouri - Chesterfield Valley Center
Volunteer Contact Person: Laura Renner
Phone: (314) 951-1521 (Laura), the shelter's number is: (636) 530-0806
E-mail: lrenner@hsmo.org
Examples of volunteer service: Shelter assistant, pet pal, and special events volunteer.
Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work directly with shelter animals, however, we have lots of great ideas for how younger children can help on our Education page at http://www.hsmo.org/m_learn/howtohelpanimals.php
Short term volunteer opportunity: Yes
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
They offer service hours for graduation or class requirements.
Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA)
Volunteer Contact Person: Stephanie Stephan
Phone: (314) 645-4610, ex. 122
E-mail: volunteer@apamo.org
Examples of volunteer service: Adoption counselor, animal assisted activities, animal care assistant, clerical, community outreach, educator, foster care, maintenance, newspaper, and a vet tech assistant.
Age Requirement: 16
Short term volunteer opportunity: No
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
The Cat Network, Inc.
Volunteer Contact Person:
Phone: (636) 386-7877
E-mail: info@catnetwork.com
Examples of volunteer service: Telephone screeners (for potential adoption candidates), a fundraising committee, special events, clerical, public relations, marketing, and fostering.
Age Requirement: One can be under 18 years old, but they must sign a waiver.
Short term volunteer opportunity: Yes
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: Yes
Love A Golden Rescue
Volunteer Contact Person: Michele Swanson
Phone: (314) 963-5232
E-mail: volunteer@loveagolden.com
Examples of volunteer service: Helping with their silent auction, getting items donated, and fundraising.
Age Requirement: One must be at least 21 years old.
Short term volunteer opportunity: Yes
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
Pet's Second Chance, St. Louis Welsh Corgi Rescue
Volunteer Contact Person:
Phone: (314) 469-0489
E-mail: One can show interest in fostering on their website by filling out a form at http://www.petssecondchance.org/contact.html .
Examples of volunteer service: They do not have a facility, but they do need foster parents.
Age Requirement: None
Short term volunteer opportunity: No
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
Metro Animal Resource Services, Inc.
Volunteer Contact Person: Val Schweickardt
Phone: (314) 995-2655
E-mail: info@metroanimal.org or one could fill out the volunteer form at http://www.metroanimal.org/helping/volunteer_app.shtml
Examples of volunteer service: Veterinarians, 2-4 year Veterinary students, and someone who knows how to work with websites.
Age Requirement: None
Short term volunteer opportunity: No
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
Volunteer Contact Person: Michel Burkhart
Phone: (314) 771-8336
E-mail: wovenway@sbcglobal.net
Examples of volunteer service: Fosters, someone to assist at adoption events (walking the dogs and setting up) and fundraisers.
Age Requirement: One must be at least 18 years old to foster and anyone of any age can assist.
Short term volunteer opportunity: on
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: on
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: on
Not a specific high school program, but high school students volunteer.
Mutts-n-Stuff
Volunteer Contact Person:
Phone: (314) 306-6888
E-mail: muttsnstuff@yahoo.com
Examples of volunteer service: Foster parents, aides to walk and care for dogs at adoption events, aides to transport pets from pounds to vets and from foster homes to events, and people adept at fundraising.
Age Requirement: None
Short term volunteer opportunity: No
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Yes
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
Angel Acres Animal Rescue
Volunteer Contact Person: Lisa Knapp
Phone: (314) 993-9883
E-mail: limarc@sbcglobal.net
Examples of volunteer service: Fostering.
Age Requirement: None
Short term volunteer opportunity: N/A
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: N/A
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
A.D.O.P.T
Volunteer Contact Person: Cathey Break
Phone: (636) 797-5577
E-mail: info@newjcac.org
Examples of volunteer service: Their next fundraisers are in the fall.
Age Requirement: None
Short term volunteer opportunity: N/A
Ongoing volunteer opportunity: N/A
May / Spring High School Service Project opportunity: N/A
Team Coordinator Job Description:
Reports to: info@stlpetlover.org
Description: The On Line Pet Partners team coordinator is responsible for recruiting members, training and evaluations, managing volunteers and working with Facility Support Leaders for adequate placement of Pet Partners teams within facilities. The Pet Partners Team coordinator’s work is conducted primarily on line, works with teams to assist with responsibilities and/or delegates as appropriate.
Commitment: 10 – 15 hours per month
Responsibilities:
Recruit Members
- Set up and coordinate information sessions
- Set up booth/event, presentations, advertise through media
Training and Evaluations
- Set up workshops and evaluations
- Follow-up with students to identify any needs to assist in their completing registration
- ork with Delta Society Pet Partners program staff as needed
Manage Volunteers
- Work with Facilities Support Leaders for placement of Pet Partners teams
- Alert Pet Partners teams of upcoming evaluations for those teams who are up for renewal
- Alert Pet Partners teams of gatherings and meetings to offer opportunity for networking and continuing education as it relates to visiting tips, techniques and visiting specific population types
- Seek and recruit teams to assist with information sessions
- Work with Delta Society Pet Partners program staff as needed for support and resources
Facility Leader Job Description:
Reports to: info@stlpetlover.org
Description: The Pet Partners Facility Leader is responsible for contacting facilities and introducing facilities to the Pet Partners program, educating and informing facilities of the health benefits of Animal-Assisted Activities/Therapy. The Pet Partners Facility Leader may work with 5 – 10 facilities at a time.
Commitment: 10 – 15 hours per month
Responsibilities:
New Facilities
- Contact and connect with new facilities for interest in starting a visiting animal program.
- Provide information packet and follow-up with facility 1-2 weeks after initial contact
- Track facilities contacted
- Provide list of interested facilities to Facility Support Leaders to assist facilities further with developing and implementing their AAA/T program
- Direct questions or issues to Facility Support Leaders or Delta Society Pet Partners program staff to assist facility in starting their visiting animal program (i.e., site assessment, setting up policies and procedures)
- Provide presentation to facility staff if requested by facility using the presentation outline materials
Facility Support Leader Job Description:
Reports to: info@stlpetlover.org
Description: The Pet Partners Facility Support Leader is responsible for assisting facilities set up an Animal-Assisted Activities/Therapy program. Will work with the On Line Pet Partners Team Coordinator to adequately match Pet Partners teams with facilities. The Pet Partners Facility Support Leader may work with 3 – 5 facilities at a time and/or network with additional Facility Support Leaders to assist with initial setup and implementation.
Commitment: 10 – 20 hours per month
Responsibilities:
New Facilities
- Work with Pet Partners Facility Leader to obtain list of interested facilities and follow-up with each facility to begin next steps for starting a visiting animal program.
- Identify needs of each facility and address appropriately
- Provide presentation to facility staff if requested by facility using the presentation outline materials
- Direct questions or issues to Delta Society Pet Partners program staff to assist facility in starting their visiting animal program (i.e., site assessment, setting up policies and procedures)
- Connect and match Pet Partners teams to appropriate facilities and track
- Work with On Line Pet Partners Team Coordinator to identify teams for facilities waiting for teams
Maintaining Facilities
- Check-in once a month to identify any needs or areas to address to support their visiting animal program (i.e., seeking more Pet Partners teams, staff training)
- Check-in with Delta Society Pet Partners program staff to provide as needed support, resources and training
