Volunteer

New Volunteers

You can change the world for homeless pets through volunteering at the ARL. Whether you're providing enrichment and socialization for an animal, helping with essential tasks that contribute to the pets' well-being, assisting at community events, or helping animals in our community, you'll be changing the lives of thousands of pets each year. We could not do what we do without our amazing volunteers, and we're always looking for more talented volunteers to help us fulfill our mission!

Our Volunteer Requirements

  • A consistent commitment to fill two volunteer shifts per month for a minimum of 6 months.
  • Must be able to commit to and complete the onboarding process.
  • Must have a working email address
  • All oncoming volunteers will be reviewed through Iowa Courts Online
    • Please note: we do not accommodate individuals with past or present assault, harassment, theft, or animal abuse charges.

How to Become a Volunteer

  1. Register for and attend a Volunteer Information Session Find the next Information Session
  2. After attending the Information Session, pay $10 for a volunteer T-shirt
  3. Watch the required volunteer orientation and animal behavior videos
  4. Sign up for your position-specific training

Types of Volunteer Opportunities

You will learn about the different facets of the organization at the Volunteer Information Session. We have volunteer opportunities in every area of our shelter!

You are welcome to browse our Opportunity Directory here:

 OPPORTUNITY DIRECTORY