Volunteer

San Bernardino County Animal Care Volunteer Program

Thank you for your overwhelming response to our Animal Care Volunteer Program! Well over 100 applications have poured in, showcasing your incredible dedication to our cause. While we’re thrilled about this response, please bear with us as we carefully process each application. Please continue to stay connected via our website and social media for updates. Your support is appreciated.

Volunteer Interviews

Once your application is received by the Animal Care Team and the Volunteer Program Coordinator, a 15-minute phone interview will be arranged.

We currently only have a limited number of volunteer slots available. We plan to continue to expand the volunteer program. Some applicants may be placed on a waitlist until a slot opens or capacity expands to accept more volunteers. Thank you for understanding.

Volunteer Onboarding and Orientation

Once the interview is completed, if both parties decide this is a good fit, you will receive additional information on completing a background check.

After your background check is processed, you will receive an email with the volunteer manual and current dress code. The dates and times for orientation and safety training will be provided at that time.

We are currently offering an Animal Care Volunteer orientation and safety training twice per month. Once on a weekday and once on a weekend. You must attend one of the orientations before your volunteer hours may begin. A badge with “volunteer” will be given to all volunteers at this orientation. Please wear this badge when volunteering.

NOTE: If you are unable to attend orientation and safety training in-person after two consecutive months due to scheduling or other conflicts, please reach out to the Animal Care Volunteer Coordinator directly for an accommodated option.

Volunteer Hours and Commitment

• 2-hour increments between the hours of 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Accommodations will be made as needed for hours.
• A minimum of 9 hours a month is required; however, a volunteer can do more! You cannot exceed 8 hours in one day.
• Once you complete the onboarding process and are an approved volunteer, a t-shirt will be provided to you at orientation.
• Please scan the QR code at the front counter to sign in and out of our scheduling system, Volunteer Hub.
• Each volunteer will be assigned a mentor or one-on-one Animal Care Staff for the duration of their volunteer hours. These assigned staff members may be different depending on the day. Thank you in advance for your flexibility.
• A wide variety of tasks will be available to the volunteers and the Animal Care Team will work to allow for opportunity in your specific interests or skillset.