Alachua County Animal Services - Volunteers

We take in between 4,000 to 5,500 animals annually. With the help of our volunteers, rescues, and community we strive to maintain no-kill status. Which means that no healthy or treatable dog or cat will be euthanized at Alachua County Animal Resources & Care for reasons of population control.

Our Volunteer Program is designed to enrich the lives of cats and dogs during their stay at Animal Resources & Care. With your help our animals find their permanent adoptive home. If you want to make the difference in the life of an animal become a volunteer or foster.

Eligibility Requirements
Approiate clothing including long pants and closed toes shoes
Junior Volunteers 10-17 years old
Junior Volunteers must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
Adults must bring a valid drivers license or ID
Attend volunteer orientation and training
Fostering available to neighboring counties
Proof of Rabies vaccination and County license* for existing pets required when fostering
If you transport animals to local or out of county rescues, you must own the vehicle you use

We have a variety of volunteer positions to choose from:
Cat Cuddler
Dog Wrangler
Animal Photographer
Dog Play Group Attendant
Enrichment Facilitator
Event Adoption Counselor
Off-Site Events Assistant
Foster Parent/Sleepovers
Doggie Day Out