Over the years, the volunteers of North Shore Animal League America have been essential to the organization’s rescue saving mission. On behalf of everyone at Animal League America®, we would like to say THANK YOU to our volunteers — for their continued support and dedication!
Temporary Hold on Volunteer Recruitment
Thank you for your interest in North Shore Animal League America’s Volunteer Program. Due to a large and generous response to become a volunteer, we are currently not accepting any new applications. Please view our Get Involved page for more ways you can make a difference in the lives of animals.
At Animal League America, we could not perform all of the hands-on work that we do without the help of an incredible team of dedicated volunteers!
In addition to possessing an abundant love for all animals, to be considered for a volunteer position, one must:
- Submit an online application
- Be 16 or 17 years of age for the VolunTEEN program. Please read about program below before applying.
- Be 18 years of age or older for the Adult Volunteer Program. The next orientations will be in January and March 2025.
- Be able to donate between 2 to 4 hours per week
- If selected, you will be required to attend an orientation and basic training class before starting to volunteer.
- Fully support all of Animal League America’s policies and philosophies.
Please Note: Volunteers must complete a criminal background check before being approved for assignment. Volunteers will be ineligible to enter the volunteer program if a background check shows any history of violent crimes, animal abuse/neglect, or drug-related charges. North Shore Animal League America reserves the right to deny eligibility to the volunteer program for any other criminal history not listed here.