Adult volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Angel’s Wish! As an all-volunteer organization, we always need plenty of help and we’d love to have your time and talents! Please review the opportunities to help and complete the application form below to let us know your interest(s). We look forward to hearing from you!
If you are interested in only fostering, please fill out the foster home inquiry form. A coordinator will contact you to see if fostering is a good fit!
Volunteer Orientation
Adult volunteer orientations are usually held the 3rd Sunday of the month at 10am. If those times do not work out, please email volunteer2@angelswish.org to see if we can make other accommodations.
Potential volunteers must complete the adult volunteer application prior to orientation.
Volunteer Expectations
- Volunteers must have an valid email address. Our volunteer scheduling and volunteer communication all takes place electronically.
- Most volunteer roles require volunteers to stand and/or walk for the duration of their shift; lift and carry items or animals of varying weights; reach, bend and lift; possess vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision and depth perception; and speak to visitors and other volunteers.
- Volunteers must agree to the volunteer code of conduct and all Angel’s Wish protocols for the safety of our animals.
Top Volunteer Needs
- Feline foster homes-provide the daily care for a homeless cat(s), take to veterinary visits, and bring to adoption locations to meet potential adopters. We pay for medicals and food. Click here to learn more about fostering.
- Adoption center volunteer-work at our Verona Center on weekends to keep cats and kittens happy and healthy during their stay including important cleaning and help connect families with a new pet. Shifts are available on Saturdays 9:30 to 3:30pm and Sundays 11:00am to 3:30pm. This is an entry level position that prepares you for additional volunteer roles like senior volunteer, team lead, contract counselor if interested.
- Customer service volunteer-for pros at multi-tasking! Welcome weekend visitors to our Adoption Center, help retail customers, cashier, process adoptions, and answer phone calls.
