Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Foothills Animal Rescue! Volunteers are vital to our organization. Each position is equally important and all come with physical, emotional, and mental demands. Please read the volunteer role descriptions below to see if we have one that aligns with your skills and capacity.
Essential Requirements:
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, even with a parent present
- The ability to lift, stand, maneuver and bend in order to carry out essential tasks and maintain control of animals
- The ability to listen, retain and carry out directions from staff as given
- Treat every person and animal with dignity and respect
If our needs don’t quite fit what you’re looking for based on the above requirements, check out other opportunities:
Youth Volunteering
Becoming a Volunteer
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Step One
Read the position descriptions below and find a role that fits into your schedule and abilities. Check to see if that role is currently recruiting new volunteers
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Step Two
If your desired role is recruiting, complete steps in the description to apply!
After applying you will receive a follow up email on attending an orientation and/or training session.
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Step Three
Once you’ve been accepted and scheduled an orientation, prepare for your volunteer position by purchasing a FAR or DRG volunteer shirt through our Bonfire Store.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at Brynne Smith Memorial Campus
10197 E. Bell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
BSMC is our adoption center and where the dogs and cats are housed while they wait for their forever homes!
Dog Attendant
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Able to maintain control of all sizes and temperaments of dogs
Our dog attendants are essential to the health and wellbeing of the dogs in our care. Some duties include: walking the dogs, cleaning their rooms, providing enrichment, giving all the pets and love.
Dog Attendant Shift Schedule:
7 days/week
7:30am-9:30am, 12-1:30pm, 4-6pm
Cat Attendant
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Able to bend, lift, and maneuver from ground level to above head
Our cat attendants are essential to the health and wellbeing of the cats in our care. Some duties include: scooping litterboxes, refreshing food and water, cleaning and tidying rooms, providing enrichment, socialization.
Cat Attendant Shift Schedule:
7 days/week
8-9:30am & 4-5pm
Adoption Host
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Comfortable speaking to potential adopters and
following through on the whole adoption process
Volunteer adoption hosts greet potential adopters at the door, ask thoughtful questions to learn how we can make the best match between adopter and their new best friend. They handle all aspects from meet and greets to final adoption paperwork.
Available Shifts:
Every day, 11am-3pm
Cat Behavioral Modification Team
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Comfortable with potentially spicy or shy cats
The cat behavioral modification team works one and one with specific kitties that need a little extra TLC. Maybe they need more socialization with humans or that extra play time to get some pent up energy out.
Available Shifts:
Every day, Flexible between 10am and 5pm
Dog Enrichment Team
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Flexible to be able to shift and move around other activities that are happening in the shelter at the same time.
Enrichment is all about fun, stimulation, and well-being. This program will focus on giving our dogs opportunities to engage in natural behaviors, reduce stress, and experience joy. Think puzzle toys, scent games, outdoor time, social play, and other creative activities that keep tails wagging and minds engaged. I have created a binder full of fun activities to do with the dogs for some inspiration. This is a great fit if you enjoy bonding with the dogs in a more relaxed, playful setting and want to help them feel happy, fulfilled, and less stressed during their stay.
Available Shifts:
Everyday, Arrival window: 10am-5pm
Transport Volunteer
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Be able to lift crates and move animals where they need to go
- Have a clean driving record in order to be able to drive FAR vans
Our transport volunteers help with all things getting dogs and cats where they need to go. That could mean to their spay and neuter appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays at PAWS or to a vet appointment at one of our vet partner practices. All are equally as important!
Available Shifts:
Tuesday and Thursday mornings and afternoon for PAWS transport
Other variable times
Offsite Event Volunteer
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Comfortable speaking to the public about FAR and our animals
Event season is popping in Arizona! With something happening just about every weekend, that gives us a chance to educate the public about FAR. Whether that is an adoption event, a Daisy’s Rescued Goods pop up or an informational tabling event, all are welcome to teach.
Available Shifts:
Typically Saturdays from Oct-May, sometimes Sundays
Volunteer at Daisy’s Rescued Goods - Carefree and Pima
Pima – 23030 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Carefree – 22 Easy St. Carefree, AZ 85377
Daisy’s Rescued Goods thrift shops that are integral to our mission! All items are donated so 100% of sales goes directly to support the animals in our care through medical, labor, enrichment needs and more.
DRG Store Assistant
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Be physically able to lift at least 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time
The Daisy’s Rescued Goods thrift shops are integral to our mission and a critical component of caring for our animals. Every dollar earned goes directly to their wellbeing before they’re adopted. Some duties at the store are processing, sorting and pricing donations, and more.
Available Shifts:
Mon-Sat, 10am-1pm or 1-4pm
Volunteer with Cats at our Petco Partner Store
4727 E Bell Rd. STE 37, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Cross streets: Tatum Blvd & Bell Rd
We have cats available for adoption at our Petco Partner store 7 days/week. This extension of our adoption program allows us to intake even more cats in need at our BSMC location and gives more opportunities for kitties to find their forever homes.
Tatum Petco Cat Attendant
Must be:
- 18+ years old
- Be physically able to bend and maneuver to reach all heights of kennels
The partnership with Petco allows us even more opportunity to find these cats homes! Volunteers go in each morning and provide all necessary housekeeping to make sure their ready for the day to impress their forever family when they walk through the door.
Available Shifts:
Mon-Sun, Arrival window is 7am-9am
Ready to Make a Difference?
Thank you for your interest in supporting Foothills Animal Rescue! We update our volunteer needs dynamically based on the animals in our care. Head over to our external volunteer hub to view live opportunities and see if application windows are currently open.