Furry Friends Humane

Are you passionate about animals and love talking to people? Join Furry Friends as an Events Volunteer and become an essential part of our community outreach team! We’re always out and about at local events, connecting with the community and spreading awareness about our mission—and we’d love for you to join us.

Ways You Can Get Involved:

• 🐾 Pet Handler at the Farmers Market: Walk adoptable pets and chat with visitors about their stories.

• 🏟️ Booth Representative at Roger Dean Stadium: Staff our table, share what we do, and help us reach new supporters.

• 🍴 Community Connector at Food Truck Fridays: Talk to guests about Furry Friends, our programs, and how they can help.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent Furry Friends in a friendly, positive, and professional way.

• Answer questions about our adoption, clinic, and rescue services.

• Handle animals safely and confidently (if volunteering as a pet handler).

• Set up and take down event materials as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Outgoing, reliable individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.

• Animal lovers comfortable talking about our mission and services.

• Must be 18+ (or accompanied by a guardian, depending on the event).

• Some positions may require light lifting or standing for periods of time.

Perks:

• Meet adorable adoptable pets!

• Connect with fellow animal lovers.

• Make a meaningful difference in your community.

Ready to lend a paw? 🐶🐱

Are you passionate about helping animals find loving homes? Join our dedicated team at Furry Friends Humane as a Weekend Adoption Assistant! In this rewarding volunteer role, you'll play a vital part in connecting pets with their future families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors with a friendly, helpful attitude

• Give tours of the adoption center and introduce guests to adoptable animals

• Assist the Adoption Team with processing adoption applications and paperwork

• Provide information about our animals and adoption process

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting environment for guests and pets

Qualifications:

• Comfortable interacting with the public and working in a team

• Passionate about animal welfare and customer service

• Reliable and punctual for scheduled shifts

• Must be 16+ years old (or accompanied by an adult if under 16)

Shift Details:

• Saturdays & Sundays only

• Morning Shift: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Whether you're looking to gain experience, give back to the community, or just spend time with adorable animals, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact every weekend.

Are you passionate about helping animals find loving homes? Do you enjoy connecting with people and making them feel welcome? Join our dedicated team at Furry Friends Humane as a  Adoption Receptionist! In this rewarding volunteer role, you’ll be the friendly face that greets visitors, gives engaging tours, and supports our adoption process—playing a vital role in uniting pets with their future families.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome and assist guests as they enter the adoption center

• Provide informative and engaging tours of the facility

• Introduce guests to adoptable animals and share their stories

• Assist the Adoption Team with adoption applications and paperwork

• Answer general questions about animals, adoption procedures, and policies

• Help ensure the front desk and public areas remain clean and inviting

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable speaking with the public

• Passionate about animal welfare and customer service

• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow procedures

• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Must be at least 16 years old 

Shift Availability

• Morning Shift: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Cattery Concierge Role at Furry Friends

Are you a feline enthusiast looking to make a difference? Join our team as a Cattery Concierge, where you'll interact with and care for our beloved cats while helping to maintain a clean, safe, and loving environment.

Shift Responsibilities:

• 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Assist with morning cleaning and feeding, ensuring each feline friend has fresh water and nutritious meals.
• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Socialize with the cats and assist staff with daily tasks, providing enrichment and comfort.
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Continue socializing and supporting staff with ongoing care routine and enrichment activities.
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Engage with cats to keep them socialized and happy, perform evening spot cleaning, and feed to close out the day.

This role is perfect for compassionate individuals who love cats, enjoy hands-on interaction, and want to contribute to the wellbeing of our feline residents. Join us in providing love, care, and enrichment to our purr-fect friends!

Are you looking to support a great cause while enjoying a flexible and rewarding volunteer opportunity? Join our Thrift Boutique team! As a volunteer, you'll help ensure our shop runs smoothly and remains a welcoming space for our community.

Shift Activities Include:
- Folding and closing merchandise at the end of the day
- Cleaning and tidying the shop space
- Sorting donated items for quality and presentation
- Straightening and organizing items on the sales floor
- Assisting with any other shop needs as directed

Shifts:
Shifts vary based on the shop’s needs, offering flexibility to fit your schedule.

This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy working behind the scenes to support our mission, love organization, and want to make a positive impact in their community. Your help keeps our boutique vibrant and inviting for everyone!

Kennel Companion Role at Jupiter Location

Are you passionate about dogs and want to make a real difference in their lives? Join our Kennel Companion team! As a Kennel Companion, you'll help provide comfort, socialization, and enrichment to our dogs and puppies, ensuring they feel loved and cared for while in our shelter.

Requirements:

• Completion of Dog 101 training
• Willingness to engage with dogs through walks, play, and enrichment activities

Activities Include:

• Talking and engaging with dogs during walks and playtime
• Assisting in facilitating play group activities
• Providing enrichment activities to keep dogs mentally and physically stimulated
• Supporting daily kennel routines, including help with moving dogs to and from playgroups in the morning

Shifts Available:

• 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Special Note for 7-10 AM Shift:
Assist with bringing dogs to and from playgroup to ensure they have safe and fun socialization time.

This position is perfect for caring volunteers who enjoy active engagement with dogs and want to help them thrive during their time at the shelter. Join us in making a difference—one walk and one play session at a time!

Kennel Companion Role at Jupiter Location

Are you passionate about dogs and want to make a real difference in their lives? Join our Kennel Companion team! As a Kennel Companion, you'll help provide comfort, socialization, and enrichment to our dogs and puppies, ensuring they feel loved and cared for while in our shelter.

Requirements:

• Completion of Dog 101 training
• Willingness to engage with dogs through walks, play, and enrichment activities

Activities Include:

• Talking and engaging with dogs during walks and playtime
• Assisting in facilitating play group activities
• Providing enrichment activities to keep dogs mentally and physically stimulated
• Supporting daily kennel routines, including help with moving dogs to and from playgroups in the morning

Shifts Available:

• 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Special Note for 7-10 AM Shift:
Assist with bringing dogs to and from playgroup to ensure they have safe and fun socialization time.

This position is perfect for caring volunteers who enjoy active engagement with dogs and want to help them thrive during their time at the shelter. Join us in making a difference—one walk and one play session at a time!

At Furry Friends Humane, we believe every animal deserves a clean, comfortable space while they wait for their forever home. As a Laundry Liaison, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our companion animals have fresh bedding, clean towels, and sanitized toys each day.

Responsibilities include:

• Washing, drying, folding, and organizing laundry using commercial washers and dryers

• Ensuring bedding, towels, and toys are clean and ready for daily use

• Keeping the laundry area tidy and stocked with supplies

What we’re looking for:

• Reliable, detail-oriented volunteers who work well independently

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes environment

• Volunteers aged 16+

Whether you prefer morning, afternoon, or evening shifts, we have flexible opportunities to fit your schedule. Your help keeps our animals cozy and cared for—thank you for making a difference!

At Furry Friends Humane, we believe every animal deserves a clean, comfortable space while they wait for their forever home. As a Laundry Liaison, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our companion animals have fresh bedding, clean towels, and sanitized toys each day.

Responsibilities include:

• Washing, drying, folding, and organizing laundry using commercial washers and dryers

• Ensuring bedding, towels, and toys are clean and ready for daily use

• Keeping the laundry area tidy and stocked with supplies

What we’re looking for:

• Reliable, detail-oriented volunteers who work well independently

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes environment

• Volunteers aged 16+ 

Whether you prefer morning, afternoon, or evening shifts, we have flexible opportunities to fit your schedule. Your help keeps our animals cozy and cared for—thank you for making a difference!

Love cats and want to make a real difference in their lives? Join Furry Friends Humane as an Offsite Feline Care Assistant and help our adoptable cats stay healthy, happy, and ready to meet their forever families! This important volunteer role supports the daily care of cats housed at our partner pet store locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit assigned pet store location(s) to care for adoptable cats

• Clean and refresh litter boxes, food/water dishes, and enclosures

• Feed cats according to provided schedules and guidelines

• Observe and report on cats’ health or behavior to Furry Friends staff

• Engage gently with cats to provide socialization and comfort

• Help answer basic questions from store visitors and assist with the adoption process when needed

• Ensure the cat area is clean, welcoming, and in line with Furry Friends’ standards

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling cats and cleaning enclosures

• Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to follow care protocols

• Friendly and able to interact respectfully with store staff and the public

• Able to commit to regular visits (daily or every-other-day preferred)

• Must be at least 16 years old 

Shift Details

• Flexible shifts (usually 1–2 hours per visit)

• Morning or early evening availability preferred

• Locations vary by need—training and store assignments provided

Furry Friends Humane is excited to introduce the Virtual Ambassador Volunteer Program, designed to engage passionate supporters who wish to make a difference from the comfort of their own homes. This innovative role is ideal for individuals facing transportation challenges, limited space, or busy schedules, yet eager to contribute to animal welfare and promote adoptable pets through their social media platforms.

Program Objectives:

• Expand outreach and awareness for adoptable animals via social media.

• Provide flexible volunteer opportunities that do not require physical presence or transportation.

• Leverage the social media influence of volunteers to increase pet visibility and adoption rates.

• Offer a meaningful way for supporters to earn volunteer hours remotely.

Volunteer Role and Responsibilities:

• Receive assigned animals (cats or dogs) from designated staff members, including videos, photos, and detailed information about each animal.

• Create engaging social media content (posts, stories, videos) featuring the assigned animals.

• Tag @FurryFriendsHumane in all posts to ensure credit is recorded.

• Share the animals’ stories across multiple platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

• Maintain a consistent posting schedule to maximize outreach.

Incentives and Recognition:

• Earn 2 volunteer hours per social media post per platform (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok).

• Recognition for your efforts in supporting animal adoptions and shelter awareness.

• Opportunity to showcase your social media influence and support a meaningful cause

Qualifications:

• Active social media accounts with a minimum number of followers (to be specified).

• Ability to create engaging content and communicate effectively.

• Commitment to sharing accurate and positive information about the animals.

• Access to a smartphone or device capable of creating and posting content.

Conclusion:

The Virtual Ambassador Volunteer Program offers a flexible, impactful way for community members to support Furry Friends Humane from home. By harnessing social media influence, volunteers can significantly boost the visibility of adoptable animals, helping to find them loving homes while earning valuable volunteer hours.