Volunteers We Need The Most

• Weekday Morning Dog Walkers (8am-10am)
  • Many of our dogs are house-trained, and hold it throughout the night until volunteers are able to let them out in the morning. Sometimes, we have only 1-2 volunteers to walk 40 dogs. This is a crucial shift, as it grants our dogs relief that is important for both their physical and mental health.
  • While we need dog care volunteers throughout the day, the morning shifts typically mean shorter, quicker walks to potty. By the afternoon, we hope dogs will have been out at least once already, and can be taken on more leisurely walks!
• Dog Enrichment Volunteers
  • Passing out toys, introducing new scents, spending quiet time in the back of the kennel.
• Cat Care Volunteers
  • Help with cleaning in the mornings and socializing in the afternoon.
  • Are you under the age of 10 but still want to help? Come and read to cats! All ages are welcome but this is a great position for our younger volunteers.
• Medical Care Volunteer
  • Work closely with our medical department to help clean cages, stock medical supplies, help create surgical packs, etc.
• Front Desk Volunteers
  • Help with filing, greeting the public, answering phones, and data entry.

• Education/Event Volunteers (bilingual a plus!) 
  • Table for community events, raise awareness and educate the public about APS, etc.

How to Become a Volunteer

1. Complete your APS Volunteer Profile at the link at the top of the page and sign up to attend a New Volunteer Orientation. Orientation will give you an opportunity to learn more about the APS of Durham’s mission and operations, guidelines and expectations, and volunteer opportunities.
2. After you’ve completed Orientation, you decide if you want to make the commitment to volunteer with us. We will set up a time for you to be trained in your area of interest.  Most volunteers will go through two to five hours of training before they begin volunteering independently.