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Volunteer
We could not do what we do as an organization without the help of our volunteers. If you are looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity where your work will be truly valued, please review our current volunteer openings.
Voted Best Place to Volunteer two years in a row in the Best of the 603!
New Volunteers
Are you a perspective volunteer looking to apply for a volunteering opportunity? Our current opportunities can be found below. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please email our Volunteer Coordinator!
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS!
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Age Requirements: Applicants must be at least 14 years old to volunteer. Youth volunteers age 14 to 17 must have a parent/legal guardian's permission and waiver signed by the adult. Additionally, youth volunteers ages 14 and 15 must volunteer with a parent/legal guardian present during each volunteering commitment. Volunteers must be 18 or older to work with dogs.
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Must be enthusiastic to learn and receive comprehensive hands-on training for animal care-related activities.
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Some opportunities in our Volunteer Program require a minimum time commitment of at least two hours, twice a month for at least six months. They are not intended for short-term commitments. We ask this of volunteers because it takes significant resources to onboard and train new volunteers.
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Not all volunteer tasks may be available if they are already filled. While we try to accommodate first-choice preferences for opportunities we aim to fill positions we need the most help with and match each volunteer with an appropriate role.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Animal Rescue League of NH! Due to the high level of interest, many of our volunteer opportunities are currently full. If you would like to learn more about these options, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at jdupouy@rescueleague.org.
Please keep an eye out for any openings that may become available! We appreciate your continued support!
We're looking for assistance with the following volunteer positions:
Dog Walking
Available Shifts: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11-1p
Dog walkers play an essential role in providing daily exercise and socialization for the dogs at ARLNH that match their skill levels. You will have the opportunity to get to know our wonderful adoptable dogs while giving them the necessary walks, playtime, socialization, and enrichment they need. We are looking for volunteers to work alongside ARLNH staff during the Mid-Day walks. All ARLNH Dog Walkers are required to complete our dog walking training.
Please read our Dog Walking Position Description before reaching out about this opportunity to ensure that your skills and availability align with the requirements outlined in the description. This will help us determine if you're a good fit for the role. Thank you!
Sewing Bunny Quilts
This is a flexible opportunity that may be completed at home at your own pace!
ARLNH's bunnies use special bunny quilts that fit in their pens, lining them and making them cozy during their stay with us. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy quilting/sewing and who would be willing to make us some new ones as well as repair torn quilts. Know a group of quilters? We would love to host a group who could come to the shelter to make and repair bunny quilts for a few hours in our Multi-Purpose Room!
Corporate Volunteering and Engagement
Group volunteering is a great way for companies that are passionate about their communities to make a direct impact! Our Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to plan a volunteer opportunity or project that your group will be passionate about.
We request that companies make a $500 charitable donation to help defray the cost of staffing and supplies for their volunteer project. We thank you for supporting our programs, which are entirely funded by contributions from caring individuals and organizations like yours! If you are unable to give this donation, let us know, and we will work with you to find an appropriate amount or alternative option.
ARLNH deeply values these relationships, and we hope to build one with your organization! If you are interested in scheduling a volunteer opportunity for your company, email Volunteer Coordinator, Josie Dupouy at jdupouy@rescueleague.org. For more information on corporate engagement and volunteering, and a list of frequently asked questions, click the button below to learn more!
Scout Volunteer Projects
For Scouts looking to complete a project to fulfill requirements for a badge or their Eagle Scout rank, there are plenty of rewarding service opportunities available to them. By taking on projects that help the shelter in a meaningful way, you can gain valuable experience as well as the satisfaction of helping out animals and people in your community! If you have a project idea or need a suggestion, email Josie Dupouy, Volunteer Coordinator, at jdupouy@rescueleague.org to discuss opportunities and projects.
