Volunteer: Back Office, Clerical SupportThis help should either be regularly scheduled or scheduled in
advance within 24 to 48 hours before the volunteer shift is expected to be
performed. Additional training may be required. Volunteers help out in the
reception area by:
Directing visitors to the proper locations
on the campus
Answering the phones; scheduling
appointments
Facilitate adoption
appointments (with
training)
Other tasks as needed (leave early from
shift if nothing is needed)
Clerical
Support with data entry, or paper filing that is necessary to help out
with ongoing tasks of the shelter. Volunteer and request to help but will
be asked by that department before starting their shift.
Program: Volunteer This help should either be regularly scheduled or scheduled in
advance within 24 to 48 hours before the volunteer shift is expected to be
performed. Additional training may be required. Volunteers help out in the
reception area by:
Directing visitors to the proper locations
on the campus
Answering the phones; scheduling
appointments
Facilitate adoption
appointments (with
training)
Other tasks as needed (leave early from
shift if nothing is needed)
Clerical
Support with data entry, or paper filing that is necessary to help out
with ongoing tasks of the shelter. Volunteer and request to help but will
be asked by that department before starting their shift.
Program: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Buddy Day Pass/ Adoption PatrolTake dogs on a field trip within La Plata County. A minimum of 3 months of regular volunteering is required before enrolling in this program. Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance. Must a Buddy Day Pass from LPCHS supervisor, manager, or the volunteer coordinator. Possible places to go: Walk dogs in downtown Durango to get them public exposureTake a dog out for a drive, go for a hike, or go to different businessesNo off leash activities and no water activities, like rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.Program: Volunteer Take dogs on a field trip within La Plata County. A minimum of 3 months of regular volunteering is required before enrolling in this program. Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance. Must a Buddy Day Pass from LPCHS supervisor, manager, or the volunteer coordinator. Possible places to go: Walk dogs in downtown Durango to get them public exposureTake a dog out for a drive, go for a hike, or go to different businessesNo off leash activities and no water activities, like rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.Program: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Cat VolunteerVolunteers help cats at by: Fill water when neededBrushing and socializing the catsDoing dishes and fold laundryRestock items like food, water, bedding, etc.Cleaning cages (18 years old or older is required) some exceptions may applyProgram: Volunteer Volunteers help cats at by: Fill water when neededBrushing and socializing the catsDoing dishes and fold laundryRestock items like food, water, bedding, etc.Cleaning cages (18 years old or older is required) some exceptions may applyProgram: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Dog WalkerVolunteers can walk dogs from the shelter on the river trail. Other tasks will include: Must be over 18 to hold a leash (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)Work with the dogs on basic commands and leash manners (We never use force so if the dog does not complete the task move forward on your walk)Walk with the dogs 10 to 30 minutesTell a staff member if a dog is showing signs of any behavior or medical distressProgram: Volunteer Volunteers can walk dogs from the shelter on the river trail. Other tasks will include: Must be over 18 to hold a leash (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)Work with the dogs on basic commands and leash manners (We never use force so if the dog does not complete the task move forward on your walk)Walk with the dogs 10 to 30 minutesTell a staff member if a dog is showing signs of any behavior or medical distressProgram: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Mobile Pet ProgramVolunteers can take animals to care facilities such as hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. This provides patients and staff of these facilities with pet therapy that benefits both people and animal. Other events could be to take animals to schools, businesses, and monthly special events like kitten yoga. Program: Volunteer Volunteers can take animals to care facilities such as hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. This provides patients and staff of these facilities with pet therapy that benefits both people and animal. Other events could be to take animals to schools, businesses, and monthly special events like kitten yoga. Program: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Multi-Task VolunteerYou love dogs and cats all at the same time? Use this opportunity for when you want to come and walk and play with both. This opportunity can also be used when helping out with odd jobs through out the shelter. Pet photography and pet grooming. Possible help with building things like shelves or furniture. Fixing things through out the building if you have the skill set for it. Program: Volunteer You love dogs and cats all at the same time? Use this opportunity for when you want to come and walk and play with both. This opportunity can also be used when helping out with odd jobs through out the shelter. Pet photography and pet grooming. Possible help with building things like shelves or furniture. Fixing things through out the building if you have the skill set for it. Program: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Play Yard/ Behavior Department HelpPlay yard is participated and controlled by the Behavior department. You need at least 3 months to 6 months of volunteer experience with the shelter to be considered for helping in the play yard. If Interested and behavior agrees to have you come volunteer, you will be scheduled to come one to two times a week. You will need to go through training with behavior and the rules of the play yard need to be followed. Program: Volunteer Play yard is participated and controlled by the Behavior department. You need at least 3 months to 6 months of volunteer experience with the shelter to be considered for helping in the play yard. If Interested and behavior agrees to have you come volunteer, you will be scheduled to come one to two times a week. You will need to go through training with behavior and the rules of the play yard need to be followed. Program: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Puppy PlaytimePuppies under the age of six months are too young to go out for walks because they have not completed their full vaccination schedules. Volunteers can: Play with puppies in the small play yard as long as it is availableAssist with puppy visits to the Thrift StoreTake puppies out in a puppy strollerProgram: Volunteer Puppies under the age of six months are too young to go out for walks because they have not completed their full vaccination schedules. Volunteers can: Play with puppies in the small play yard as long as it is availableAssist with puppy visits to the Thrift StoreTake puppies out in a puppy strollerProgram: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Special EventsThis is where people will come and sign in for events like, adopt-a-thon, or helping out with some of our after hour events. Some travel maybe required to help. Program: Volunteer This is where people will come and sign in for events like, adopt-a-thon, or helping out with some of our after hour events. Some travel maybe required to help. Program: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Thrift Store SorterVolunteers can help the shelter pets by working at the Thrift Store. This helps raise money to feed and support the animals in the shelters care. Helping out with sorting and organizing departments in the ware house area. Mainly helping out with clothing, but other departments are like Books, Media, Toys, Tool, Kitchenware, etc. Program: Volunteer Volunteers can help the shelter pets by working at the Thrift Store. This helps raise money to feed and support the animals in the shelters care. Helping out with sorting and organizing departments in the ware house area. Mainly helping out with clothing, but other departments are like Books, Media, Toys, Tool, Kitchenware, etc. Program: Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 81303 Allow Groups: No |