Volunteer and foster opportunities

FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES:

Because The Ark does not have an animal shelter building, the need is great for places to keep our animals until we can find their forever homes. If you have room for a dog or cat in your home, it's one of the best ways that you can volunteer. Foster homes usually keep their animals for a period of a couple of weeks to a couple of months, until they are adopted. It's easy - we pay for all of the animal's healthcare, food, and supplies. All you have to do is provide a loving temporary home!

Fostering is a very fulfilling way to help out. If you've thought about adopting a pet, but aren't quite sure what breed is best for you, fostering is a wonderful way to try out different types of animals and determine whether they are suitable for your lifestyle. You are providing a safe environment for the pet to stay in and increasing its socialization.

If you think you'd be interested in fostering one of our homeless animals, please email us at info@arkofsanjuan.org or call 949-388-0034 and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

We rely entirely upon volunteers to help as many animals as possible!

Besides fostering or adopting an animal in need, there are many other ways in which you can make a meaningful contribution.

Opportunities include:

Cattery Caretaker
Fundraising
Transport Adoptable Animals
Staff Cat Adoption Events
Staff Booth at Community Events

More detailed descriptions of the roles are in the right column

Each prospective volunteer is required to complete and submit a volunteer application form and please indicate your areas of interest. We make every effort to find a position that matches an individual’s interests, skills, and availability.

For more information email us at info@arkofsanjuan.org

or call (949) 388-0034.

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

THE CATTERY

Volunteers (Cattery Caretakers) provide care and feeding of Ark cats inside The Cattery at the San Juan Capistrano PetSmart two times a day, one AM Shift (start time between 9-11am), and one PM Shift (start time between 4-8pm). Training is provided.

The Ark is in urgent need of both regularly scheduled volunteers and substitutes!

Click Here for detailed Cattery Caretaker information.

DATA ENTRY/VET APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING

Updating The Ark's animal database, bookkeeping, scheduling animal shots and spay and neuter appointments,

FUNDRAISING

Fundraising is a vital part of our organization as we receive no governmental funds. Serving as a member on the Fundraising Committee and assistance at Fundraising Events are both very needed.

TRANSPORT ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Help transport to and from adoption events and veterinary appointments.

STAFF CAT ADOPTION EVENTS

Held on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at The Cattery in the San Juan PetSmart, volunteers give out Ark information, allow potential adopters to interact with the cats, and answer questions. Training is provided.

Adoption Event Volunteers are urgently needed, especially for weekend shifts!

Click Here for detailed Cat Adoption Event Volunteer information.

STAFF DOG ADOPTION EVENTS

Currently Dog Adoption Events are on hold until further notice.

STAFF BOOTH AT COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Ark participates in a number of community events, Low cost spay and neuter clinics and so on. At the events Ark representatives are needed to help promote our organization and provide information to the community.

Volunteer and foster opportunities

FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES:

Foster forms

Online Dog Foster Form

Online Dog Foster Form

Online Dog Foster Form

Online Cat Foster Form

Online Dog Foster Form

Online Dog Foster Form

Download Dog Foster Form

Download Dog Foster Form

Download Dog Foster Form

Download Cat Foster Form

Download Dog Foster Form

Download Dog Foster Form

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

ONLINE Volunteer APPLICATION forms

Online Adult Volunteer Form

Online Junior Volunteer Form (14-17 years old)

Online Junior Volunteer Form (14-17 years old)

Online Junior Volunteer Form (14-17 years old)

Online Junior Volunteer Form (14-17 years old)

Online Junior Volunteer Form (14-17 years old)