Volunteer to help animals

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Due to high demand, we’ve temporarily paused onboarding for new volunteers. We’re so grateful for the community’s support and encourage you to check back for future opportunities.

From cat cuddling to dog walking, volunteering at RACC provides a rewarding experience for all! The time that volunteers share and the enrichment they offer help our pets remain happy, social, healthy, and active. Volunteering greatly reduces stress and depression that animals can experience because of cage confinement. Many volunteers say they enjoy similar benefits by giving their hearts (and time) to the animals in our care. Volunteers receive orientation and training specific to their areas of interest.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following activities:

• Laundry
• Dishwashing
• Dog walking, exercise, socialization, and enrichment
• Cat socialization, play time, and enrichment
• Pet grooming and bathing
• Adoption events
• Filing paperwork

All prospective volunteers must be at least 18 years old, commit to volunteering a minimum of 2 hours per month, and have regular access to email. RACC does not accept short-term volunteers and is unable to accommodate court-mandated community service hours. If you're interested in volunteering at RACC, or for more information on youth or group volunteer opportunities, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Ann Waters, at frances.waters@rva.gov.