Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. If you love animals and are interested in volunteering, fill out a volunteer application online now, or come in and see us! You can also call 207-546-3484 and ask for Lori, The Ark’s Shelter Manager, or e-mail her at sheltermanager@thearkpets.org. The Ark is very welcoming of new faces. It can be very rewarding to work with people who share your passion. Please use your skills to benefit the shelter and come join our family!

We always need:

Shelter Volunteers:  Cleaning duties within the shelter and direct animal care including brushing, walking, and socializing with animals. Duties will be based on your individual interests. Also, spending one-on-one time with animals that need further socialization requires patience and can be very rewarding. Regular close contact with an animal can make them more interested in human attention thereby increasing the likelihood of a successful and happy adoption.

Foster Parents: Providing a loving home for a variety of pets while they await their forever homes.

Events volunteers: Helping to plan and/or staff both on and offsite events to support the shelter.

The Thrift Shop is always looking for help, too!

Volunteer Application

The Ark Animal Shelter is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of all pets through education, advocacy and quality care. We encourage the participation of volunteers who would like to help us accomplish this mission.

If you agree with the mission of The Ark Animal Shelter, and are willing to take the steps necessary to become a part of our volunteer team, we encourage you to fill out this application. The information on this form will help us to find a most satisfying and
appropriate position for you and for us.