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Would you like to be a part of a life-saving team? Can you share your time and talents to connect people and pets? Here are a few opportunities open to volunteers at ARF:
Become a volunteer and join ARF's team! The work ARF accomplishes would not be possible without the many generous contributions of its dedicated volunteers. The gift of your time to the organization in a variety of roles extends ARF's resources and provides the support necessary to save lives and support relationships between people and pets.
Requirements
Adult volunteer positions are for those ages 18 and older. ARF asks for a six month commitment of at least eight hours a month. ARF is unable to accommodate short-term community service volunteer opportunities or sign off on hours before a six month commitment is complete. See Volunteer FAQs.
Submit a Volunteer Interest Form
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please submit this interest inquiry form. After your interest form has been received, a representative from volunteer services will reach out to prospective volunteers to schedule attendance at an informative 90 minute volunteer information session to learn about our mission, history, and goals, as well as current volunteer opportunities and needs. Registration is accepted up to four weeks in advance. Space is limited and registration is required. Please contact the volunteer department with additional questions.
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wednesday-Sunday: 12-6 pm
Early sign-in: 9 am-12 pm
(Weds, Thurs, Fri only)
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm
You can save lives. Together, we can make a difference.
ARF is a 501(c)(3)
Tax ID 68-0240341
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running.