Volunteer with PAWS NY

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and we rely on our extensive and committed network to carry out our important work.

 

"I love getting to develop a long-term relationship with the client and the pet—something unique about PAWS NY that you wouldn't necessarily get volunteering in an animal shelter."

- PAWS NY Volunteer

Register for a Virtual Volunteer Orientation Session!

All PAWS NY volunteers must go through Orientation, and now you can join from the comfort of your home. Please note that all orientations will be offered virtually for the time being and at this time, we ask that all volunteers be fully vaccinated in order to actively volunteer in our Housecall Program.

Our next Virtual Volunteer Orientations are Monday November 4 at 5:00pm and Wednesday, November 20 at 5:00pm

If you are interested, please sign up for a session below and we will be in touch with the video conferencing information.

Join us to learn how you can do your part to keep people and pets together.

RSVP for a Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Current Volunteers

Looking for a new puppy to give some exercise to each week? Just moved and need a new shift? Log in to the Volunteer Portal to search and sign up for Housecall shifts.

Volunteer Portal

Ways to Volunteer

If you love working with people and pets, then PAWS NY might be the right organization for you! We have a wide range of opportunities available, including:

Housecall Program

Provide physical pet care for our clients, such as dog walking, helping with the litter box, and medication administration. The majority of our volunteers help with this program (and love doing it)!

Professional Expertise

Offer your unique professional skills to help grow our organization.

Pet Pantry and Vet Transport

Collect and distribute pet food and supplies, transport pets to the vet, and help with other one-off client needs.

Foster Care

Foster an animal in your home when a client is hospitalized.

Events and Outreach

Assist at events and help to raise awareness for our mission. If you have an idea for a good event for PAWS, give us a call at (212) 203-4760

Volunteer Requirements

All volunteers must attend an orientation session.

  • All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
  • At this time, all volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to actively volunteer in our Housecall Program.
  • Volunteers must complete all application materials including consent forms.
  • Housecall volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one (1) ongoing assignment per week for at least six (6) months.
  • Foster Care volunteers must show proof of pet-friendly housing and must provide updated vet records for pets in your home.

*If you have any questions about our requirements, please contact us via email at [email protected] or via phone at 212-203-4760, ext. 303.