Volunteer Opportunities

WAAL Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Application
Community Pet Food Bank:
  • Assist with food distribution to partner food banks 
  • Handing out food at Lord’s Diner on Sundays 
  • Handing out food at food handout days at the WAAL office 
  • Assisting with bringing pet food to an owner with no transportation 
Spay It Forward (SIF) Program:
  • Assist with food distribution to partner food banks 
  • Handing out food at Lord’s Diner on Sundays 
  • Handing out food at food handout days at the WAAL office 
  • Assisting with bringing pet food to an owner with no transportation 
Welfare Team:

Note: Welfare investigators require special training; however, the following roles are open to volunteers. 

  • Assist with welfare checks 
  • Help distribute resources (food, supplies, shelter options) 
  • Provide documentation support when needed 
  • Fixing fences / setting up outdoor kennels 
  • Pet transportation 
Animal Care Collective
(Hilltop Neighborhood):
  • Supply deliveries 
  • Assist with events 
  • Data entry 
  • Handing out flyers 
Pets for Life
(Planeview Neighborhood)
  • Supply deliveries to neighbors 
  • Assist with Pets for Life tasks (when approved) 
  • Help at events 
  • Transportation team for animals 
ALPHA
(Affordable Local Pet Health Assistance)
  • Event setup and breakdown 
  • Animal handling (when approved) 
  • Talking with potential pet owners 
  • Representing WAAL 
Chips & Clips Events
  • Animal handling (with training) 
  • Volunteer veterinary technician assistance 
  • Registration / check-in support 
  • Event setup and tear down support 
Adoption Events, Community Outreach & Fundraising Events
  • Event setup and breakdown 
  • Talking with potential adopters, fosters, or community members 
  • Merchandise sales 
  • Representing WAAL at booths and events 
Social Media & Marketing Team
  • Writing animal bios 
  • Creating social media posts 
  • Photography and videography 
  • Assisting with campaigns and fundraising promotions 
Administrative & Office Support
  • Data entry 
  • Filing and organization 
  • In-office cleaning and tidying