The shelter is currently open by appointment only.
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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:
Laundry Assistance
Available Shifts: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays 11a-1p or 1-3p
ARLNH is looking for some help with washing and folding laundry. At ARLNH, we can go through a lot of laundry in a day, and we are looking for volunteers to help keep up with it all! Volunteers will have an opportunity to visit with some animals in between loads of laundry.
Small Animal Cleaning & Care
Available Shifts: Mondays, Thursdays 9-11a
ARLNH is looking for volunteers to assist with morning small animal care and cleaning for our resident rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets. Spend a few hours of your morning with our "Smalls" while cleaning their pens. This opportunity involves cleaning, changing bedding, feeding, and giving TLC to the animals. Get to know ARLNH’s smallest residents! This opportunity requires a minimum 6-month volunteer commitment.
Lobby Cats Cleaning & Care
Available Shifts: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9-11a
ARLNH is seeking a volunteer to help with morning cat care and cleaning for our lobby cats. This role involves spending a few hours in the morning feeding our lobby cats, cleaning their litter boxes, and tidying up their rooms, all while providing valuable socialization. Please note that this position requires training and a minimum commitment of 6 months for volunteering.
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.
