Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with AWLA. Our shelter depends on dedicated volunteers to be able to complete our mission: improve the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.
Please click the green "fill in an application" button to the right to get started.
Please note:
Once you submit your application you should receive an auto-generated email confirming your application submission. If you don't see it, please check your spam folder.
Please be aware that submission does not guarantee acceptance into the Volunteer Program. We will be considering volunteers as space becomes available, based on both opportunity shift availability and the alignment of your schedule and interests with the openings we have. If we are unable to onboard you at this time, your application will be placed on our waitlist, and we will email you once space becomes available.
- If you are a past volunteer interested in returning please email volunteer@awla.org
- If you are interested in becoming a foster please click here.
- If you are interested in group volunteer opportunities please email volunteer@awla.org
- If you are interested in Senior Experience please email youthprograms@awla.org
- If you need court ordered community service hours please email mail@awla.org
Volunteer Opportunities with cats include:
- Cat Matchmaking
- Cat Scrub
- Animal Enrichment
Volunteer Opportunities with dogs include:
- Dog Matchmaking
- Dog Scrub
- Dog Walking
- Dog Social Enrichment
- Dog Playgroups
Volunteer Opportunities with SCAs Include:
- SCA Scrub
- SCA Matchmaking
- SCA Enrichment
Volunteer Opportunities with the Community Resources Team Include:
- Low Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinics
- Mobile Pet Resources
- Pet Pantry
- Community Care Clinics
Volunteer Opportunities in Events include:
- Tabling at public events
- Assisting at AWLA Fundraisers
Volunteer Opportunities with Youth Programs Include:
- Youth Programs Assistant
- Summer Camp Assistant
- Teen Photography
- Adoption Art Ambassador
- Front Lobby Assistant
Volunteer Opportunities for General Shelter Support Include:
- Shelter Aid
- Administrative Assistant
- Shelter Animal Transport
Volunteer Opportunities with Animal Control include:
- Wildlife Transport
- Community Animal Response Team (CART) Volunteer
Our Mission
Improve the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.
Our Vision
A humane community in which animals and people live together harmoniously.
Our Values
Lead Courageously
We strive to be leaders in our field and community knowing that a leader pursues excellence, fosters innovation, and rises to the hardest challenges.
Do Good
Encourage an environment of compassion, respect, kindness, and inclusivity among staff, volunteers, clients, and the community that we serve. Suspend judgment while acknowledging and appreciating the individuality of each person and animal.
Be Honest
Recognize the critical role we serve in the community and maintain the public’s trust through open accessibility and transparency.
Embrace Change
Remain open-minded and adaptable to the changing landscape. We learn from our failures and work every day to improve ourselves and the organization.
Work Together
Support each other by creating a positive, mission-driven, and team-centered culture. Above all, have fun and laugh.
