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Volunteers

Notice

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. We are temporarily pausing intakes of new volunteers through Oct. 18 as our community engagement coordinator is currently on maternity leave. Please check back soon! 

Shelter Volunteers


Volunteers are critical to the work we do serving the thousands of animals that come to the Aurora Animal Shelter each year.

Aurora Animal Shelter Volunteers

Together, staff and volunteers ensure that animals in our care get exercise, mental stimulation, love and companionship.

We involve volunteers in various ways, including, but not limited to, socializing with dogs or cats, implementing brain games, assisting at adoption events, and supporting staff through administrative tasks.

Volunteer Guidelines 

  • The minimum age for volunteering at the Aurora Animal Shelter is 18.

  • Volunteering at the shelter is a regular commitment. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity for individuals to be involved in a single-day or short-term volunteer stint.

  • We ask that you commit to either a weekly or biweekly shift.

  • To start volunteering, you must complete the onboarding process, which includes attending an orientation and additional training. There are no "walk-in" volunteer opportunities.

Ready to volunteer? 

  1. Check out the volunteer opportunities on the Aurora Volunteer Portal, then search for Aurora Animal Shelter. 

  2. Click on your ideal volunteer opportunity and click on the "sign up" button

  3. Once you sign up, our Community Engagement Coordinator will contact you with the next steps!

Questions? Contact our Community Engagement Coordinator at 303.326.8390 or at [email protected].

Are you interested in a group volunteer opportunity? The Aurora Animal Shelter offers such opportunities. To learn more, visit our Group Volunteers page.

View the volunteer introduction presentation

PROJECTS

Looking for a less traditional opportunity to contribute to the shelter? Inquire about taking on a project! Various projects aim to improve the shelter and create enrichment items for our animals. These are great opportunities for school and scout projects! Our Community Engagement Coordinator is happy to work with you to discuss project options and arrange the details. See more examples of completed projects below!



COMPLETED PROJECTS GALLERY

Cat Room Renovation    
Cat Room Renovation


Boy ScoutsDog Enrichment
Creating Dog Enrichment Tools


GazeboFinished Gazebo
Building Covered Picnic Table


FOSTERING

Interested in fostering an animal in your home? We have plenty of opportunities for fostering. Learn more our fostering program

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