Volunteer with the City of Boston Animal Care and Control Facility
Volunteer to impact the lives of the animals in our care and in our communities.
Why volunteer?
Joining our volunteer team positively impacts the lives of the animals in our care and in our communities. Whether you are spending time with our cats, walking dogs, or helping with laundry, we are grateful for dedicated volunteers who are committed to making an impact on the lives of our animals.
Want to join our team? You must be 18 years or older and able to commit to a minimum of two hours per shift. Please note as this time we do not have any group volunteer opportunities.
General Volunteer Tasks
- Dog walking
- Daily Enrichment
- Dishwashing
- Feeding Animals
- Cleaning cages
- Laundry
How to Apply
Step 1:
Please watch our volunteer program videos below before completing your volunteer application.
Step 3:
After you’ve completed the application, we will schedule an interview with you and our Animal Shelter Manager.
Videos
Calling all Volunteers
Dog Enrichment
Cat Enrichment
A day in the life of a volunteer
