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!
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’d like to introduce you to some of our dedicated volunteers who work to make life better for the animals in our care.
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.