Volunteer positions are available in all areas of the shelter for both dogs and cats:

• Adult Cat Shelter – Long-term open area with 40-45 cats.
• Main Cat Shelter – Short-term, open area with adoptable cats and kittens.
• Special Needs – Long-term, open area with separate facilities for FIV, Feline Leukemia and other special needs.
• Basement Area – Short-term, caged area for new arrivals, sick/injured cats and post ops.

Please note: Cat shelter duties can include cage cleaning, litter box maintenance, feeding, general shelter cleaning, laundry, grooming and medicating.

Requirements for Shelter Volunteers:

• All volunteers must have a current tetanus vaccine.
• All volunteers must be 13 years of age or older. Volunteers between the ages of 13 and 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Dog kennel volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
• Shelter work is physical - bending and lifting is extensive. If you can’t handle physical work, consider joining one of our committees, such as fundraising! Or make crafts!
• Must enjoy direct contact with animals and have some experience in handling them.
• Average time needed is 2-4 hours weekly or work around your schedule.
• Volunteers are needed mornings, evenings, weekdays and weekends.
• Each volunteer must provide their own transportation to the shelter in Dillsburg.
• For their own safety and well-being, volunteers may not work at the shelter if pregnant, however, many other volunteer opportunities are available.

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