Volunteers contributed more than 45,000 hours of service last year; in addition to exercising, socializing and providing enrichment activities for our dogs and cats, our volunteers help support our animals by fostering underage puppies and kittens in their homes, assisting in special events, educate the community, deliver pet food, help in the clinic, and assist with offsite adoptions.
Sign-up to volunteer at one of our shelter locations!
How to Become a Volunteer
- Explore our different volunteer positions below and choose which position best fits you!
- Our shelter volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of 6 hours a month when actively volunteering.
- Once you’ve submitted an application, you will attend an orientation to begin your training (Includes a $30 orientation fee and volunteer t-shirt). All orientations are currently held at our Sanford Shelter. (Foster Applicants will complete an online orientation if their application is approved)
- For Adult Shelter Volunteering, you must be 18 years old and be able to work independently. For Youth Volunteering, you must be 16-17 years old and be able to work independently.
- Youth ages 15 and under may participate in a donation drive in exchange for community service hours. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
- Youth ages 13 and up may also join our foster volunteer program alongside a parent or guardian joining the program.
- Please Note: Our Volunteer Program and Donation Drive Forms cannot be used for Court-Ordered Community Service Hours. Thank You for your understanding.
Youth Volunteer Program Details
- We hold 4 Youth Volunteer sessions a year, each session running 3 months. A Youth may only attend one session per calendar year. Orientations will normally be held in February, May, August, and November. Applications will open a month before each orientation.
- Must be 16 years old by the orientation date.
- Must be able to attend both the orientation (1 hour) and interactive training (2 hours) classes. Both are held on the same day with a short break in between.
- Must be able to commit at least one shift (2 hours) a week and willing to be active and engaged during their whole shift.
- Our youth are primarily involved in support tasks including cage/kennel cleaning, laundry, kitchen duties, and enrichment activities. Opportunities for advancement may be available for those who demonstrate dedication, passion, and strong performance.
Questions? Please email volunteers@petallianceorlando.org.
We are excited to share that we can begin welcoming new volunteers to our team with the grand opening of our new shelter on March 28th! We are looking for caring and committed individuals who can volunteer a minimum of 6 hours a month or more to help support our animals and shelter operations. Whether you love working with animals, helping events run smoothly, or helping families connect with their future pets, we would love to have you join us!
We will begin accepting applications through our website the first week of April until the class is full. The first orientation will be in May and orientations will be held monthly throughout the year. All volunteer orientations and training classes will be conducted at our brand new location on John Young Parkway in Orlando! Our Adult Shelter Volunteer Program is available for ages 18+ interested in volunteering and our Youth Volunteer program is available for teens ages 16-17 interested in volunteering. Please visit our website for more information on our different volunteer positions to prepare you for when you apply!
Thank you for your patience these last few months – we are excited to start this journey with all of you!
Our deepest gratitude,
The Pet Alliance Team
Volunteer Positions
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the Volunteer Positions below.
If you are ONLY looking to foster, click here to sign up for an orientation.