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Volunteer at the
Animal Rescue League of Boston

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Group Opportunities
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The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Animal Care & Adoption Centers, Spay Waggin’, and administrative offices often need volunteers to help with everything from feeding and training shelter animals, to providing care to community cats, to staffing special events, to general office support, and much more!

Current Volunteer Opportunities

ARL’s volunteer opportunities vary depending on the current need. Please select the location below where you would like to volunteer to see available opportunities and to submit an application.

Animal Rescue League of Boston's Animal Care & Adoption Center

Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center

10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116

The Tom Kingman Memorial Campus Cape Cod Animal Care & Adoption Center

Brewster Animal Care & Adoption Center

3981 Main Street (Rte 6A), East Brewster, MA 02631

Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center

Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center / Administration

55 Anna’s Place, Dedham, MA 02026

A large gray barn style building

Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center - Dedham Programs

This form should only be filled out by members from a school or organization with an established program with our Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center.

Steps to Becoming a Volunteer

  • 1. Fill out an application. 

    Choose the ARL location (Boston, Brewster, or Dedham) where you would like to volunteer and fill out an application. You must be at least 16 years of age to apply and have at least 6 months of volunteer service to give.

    To help defray the costs associated with on-boarding volunteers and foster parents, there is a suggested application donation. If you are experiencing a financial hardship at this time and are unable to pay this fee, email Jack Cahill, Director of Volunteer Engagement at jcahill@arlboston.org.


  • 2. See if you’re a match.

    If your volunteer application is matched to a position, you will be contacted by an ARL staff member within 10 business days. All other applications will be kept on file for one year.

    *Please note: ARL’s volunteer program is highly competitive and the submission of an application does not guarantee placement.


  • 3. Get on-boarded.

    Once you’ve been matched to a position confirmed by an ARL staff member, you will be notified about volunteer orientations and training that you will be required to attend.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Are you a business, school, or organization looking to volunteer your time as a group? Learn more and submit an application.

Foster a Shelter Pet

There’s more than one way to volunteer! Interested in joining ARL’s foster care network? Learn more.

Questions

For questions or for additional information regarding ARL’s volunteer programs, please contact us at:

You may also call (617) 426-9170 x124.