Volunteer: Afternoon Dog WalkingGive our dogs a chance to stretch their legs, burn off energy, and enjoy time outside during the afternoon. Afternoon Dog Walking volunteers provide potty breaks, exercise, and enrichment while helping dogs stay happy, healthy, and ready to meet potential adopters. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Give our dogs a chance to stretch their legs, burn off energy, and enjoy time outside during the afternoon. Afternoon Dog Walking volunteers provide potty breaks, exercise, and enrichment while helping dogs stay happy, healthy, and ready to meet potential adopters. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Canine CompanionSometimes a dog just needs a friend. Canine Companion volunteers focus on building positive relationships with individual dogs through play, enrichment, brushing, basic training, reading, or simply spending quiet time together. This opportunity is perfect for volunteers who enjoy creating meaningful one-on-one connections and helping reduce the stress of shelter life. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Sometimes a dog just needs a friend. Canine Companion volunteers focus on building positive relationships with individual dogs through play, enrichment, brushing, basic training, reading, or simply spending quiet time together. This opportunity is perfect for volunteers who enjoy creating meaningful one-on-one connections and helping reduce the stress of shelter life. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cat CuddlersSometimes the best thing you can give a shelter cat is your time. Cat Cuddlers provide one-on-one attention through gentle petting, brushing, playtime, reading, or simply sitting quietly with our cats. Whether a cat is playful, shy, or just looking for companionship, your visit helps reduce stress, build confidence, and improve their overall well-being while they wait for a forever home. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Sometimes the best thing you can give a shelter cat is your time. Cat Cuddlers provide one-on-one attention through gentle petting, brushing, playtime, reading, or simply sitting quietly with our cats. Whether a cat is playful, shy, or just looking for companionship, your visit helps reduce stress, build confidence, and improve their overall well-being while they wait for a forever home. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Enrichment PrepHelp create fun and engaging enrichment for the animals at SCACC! Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsEnrichment Preparation volunteers assist by creating, organizing, and preparing enrichment items that help keep our dogs and cats mentally and physically stimulated. Enrichment is an important part of animal welfare and can help reduce stress, encourage natural behaviors, and improve an animal's overall well-being while they wait for their new home. Tasks may include: Preparing frozen enrichment treats Stuffing and freezing KONG® toys or similar enrichment items Creating enrichment activities for dogs and cats Organizing enrichment supplies Cutting or assembling enrichment materials Preparing puzzle feeders and other enrichment items Assisting with special enrichment projectsProgram: Shelter Operations Help create fun and engaging enrichment for the animals at SCACC! Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsEnrichment Preparation volunteers assist by creating, organizing, and preparing enrichment items that help keep our dogs and cats mentally and physically stimulated. Enrichment is an important part of animal welfare and can help reduce stress, encourage natural behaviors, and improve an animal's overall well-being while they wait for their new home. Tasks may include: Preparing frozen enrichment treats Stuffing and freezing KONG® toys or similar enrichment items Creating enrichment activities for dogs and cats Organizing enrichment supplies Cutting or assembling enrichment materials Preparing puzzle feeders and other enrichment items Assisting with special enrichment projectsProgram: Shelter Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Morning Cat CareHelp us start the day by caring for our shelter cats! Morning Cat Care volunteers assist with the daily routines that keep our cats healthy, comfortable, and ready to meet potential adopters. Tasks may include feeding, refreshing water, spot cleaning kennels, monitoring litter boxes, providing enrichment, and helping create a calm, welcoming environment for each cat. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Help us start the day by caring for our shelter cats! Morning Cat Care volunteers assist with the daily routines that keep our cats healthy, comfortable, and ready to meet potential adopters. Tasks may include feeding, refreshing water, spot cleaning kennels, monitoring litter boxes, providing enrichment, and helping create a calm, welcoming environment for each cat. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Morning Dog WalkingHelp start the day on the right paw! Morning Dog Walking volunteers provide our dogs with potty breaks, exercise, fresh air, and positive interactions before the shelter opens to the public. This opportunity is essential to each dog's daily routine and helps set them up for a successful day. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Help start the day on the right paw! Morning Dog Walking volunteers provide our dogs with potty breaks, exercise, fresh air, and positive interactions before the shelter opens to the public. This opportunity is essential to each dog's daily routine and helps set them up for a successful day. Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsProgram: Shelter Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Tidy TailsHelp keep SCACC clean, organized, and welcoming! Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsTidy Tails volunteers play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the shelter by assisting with general cleaning and organization tasks. While this opportunity does not include direct animal handling, it allows volunteers to make a meaningful impact by helping create a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for both the animals and the people who care for them. Tasks may include: Washing food and water dishes Laundry Cleaning windows Sweeping and mopping public areas Organizing supplies Cleaning the lobby and common areas Other shelter support tasks as neededProgram: Shelter Operations Help keep SCACC clean, organized, and welcoming! Requirements: Must be an approved volunteerAttended the in-person orientationCompleted level 1 trainingCompleted your two training shiftsTidy Tails volunteers play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the shelter by assisting with general cleaning and organization tasks. While this opportunity does not include direct animal handling, it allows volunteers to make a meaningful impact by helping create a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for both the animals and the people who care for them. Tasks may include: Washing food and water dishes Laundry Cleaning windows Sweeping and mopping public areas Organizing supplies Cleaning the lobby and common areas Other shelter support tasks as neededProgram: Shelter Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48604 Allow Groups: No |