Our volunteers help us rescue, care for, reunite, and adopt out thousands of animals every year. We could not achieve our mission of making lives better for pets and people without our volunteers!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Foothills Animal Shelter — we are excited to announce that we are accepting new volunteer applications! Please read through the following requirements to make sure Foothills is a good fit for you before you begin the process.
January 2026
General Volunteer Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Ability to fulfill a 6-month commitment with a regular weekly shift.
- Watch an online orientation (20 minutes) and successfully complete a quiz.
- Submit an online application (link to application will be sent by email once your orientation quiz is submitted).
- Pass a criminal background check (cost $18.85).
- Successfully complete the Fear Free Shelters series (4 hours).
- Pay a volunteer fee to cover the cost of a volunteer t-shirt and name tag (cost: $17 plus tax).
- Have regular access to an email account and internet connection for Shelter communications.
- Attend “Animal Training Day,” complete a mentor session, and meet with the Volunteer department at the shelter on one of the following dates:
- February 4 | cat training: 8:30 am – 9:30 am, dog training: 9:45 am – 11:30 am
- February 7 | cat training: 8:30 am – 9:30 am, dog training: 9:45 am – 11:30 am
- Please note: health care roles require attendance at both cat and dog training, and require volunteers to be at least 18 years of age.
Available Volunteer Opportunities (additional shifts may become available):
- Dog Kennel Cleaning (Daily from 7:30 am – 10:00 am)
- Cat Kennel Cleaning (Daily from 7:30 am – 10:00 am)
- Small Mammals and Animals Kennel Cleaning (Daily from 8:00 am – 10:00 am)
- Dog Walking (Daily from 8:00 am – 10:00 am / 9:00 am – 11:00 am / 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
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- The majority of our dogs are active, energetic, and large, so please be sure to read the Essential Capabilities document closely before applying for this role. Comfort with high-energy dogs is a must!
While other roles may become available over time we do require a regular, weekly shift, and fill shifts on a “first come, first serve” basis, so please be sure that at least one or two of the above shifts fits your schedule before continuing with the process.
Are you ready to get started? We hope so!
Questions?
Questions about individual volunteering opportunities? Please send an email to [email protected].
Interested in group volunteer opportunities and becoming a Volunteer Service Partner? Learn more here.
