Volunteer

Northwoods Animal Shelter (NAS) has many animals that come through its doors each year. We couldn’t support the animals without our strong network of volunteers. There are many ways that individuals, like you, can change the life of one less fortunate pet. Volunteering at NAS is easy! Typically, volunteers come in during our open hours and play with cats or walk dogs. Sometimes small groups like to help with cleaning. Other volunteering opportunities do present themselves at times and we will post them on our Facebook page and/or on the front counter asking for help. The Northwoods Animal Shelter needs your help! Please visit the shelter to fill out a volunteer form and meet with a staff member in order to get started today! If you are under 16 years old, please bring an adult; only people over 16 may volunteer without a parent/guardian supervising. You can volunteer in the following ways: DOGS • Kennel Cleaning 8am-11am • Dog Walking 11am-3pm • Dog Bathing/Brushing 11am-3pm • Evening Dog Walking 8pm-10pm • Letting dogs out after the shelters normal business hours • Dog Socializing 11am-3pm • Spending time with dogs, playing cuddling, and teaching them behavioral skills CATS • Cage cleaning 8am-11am • Cats Socializing 11am-3pm • Spending time with cats, playing, cuddling, and getting them used to people and other cats • Cat Brushing 11am-3pm • Playtime Supervising 11am-3pm • Making sure that multiple different cats get to play in the cat playrooms each day GENERAL • Laundry Duty • Housekeeping/Janitorial Duty • Vacuuming • Mopping • Bathroom Cleaning • Lounge/Kitchen Cleaning • Making sure the shelter has enough supplies • Yard Work • Raking • Trail Maintenance • Shoveling FUNDRAISING • Event Workers PUBLIC RELATIONS • Photographer • Taking photos of shelter animals for the shelter website

Our biggest need is evening/night dog walkers!