Volunteer Now
Questions? Call us at 720-266-4444 or email us at volunteer@aatpc.org.
We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers for our weekly property care team. Property care volunteers assist with various property projects, including tasks like mowing, weed whacking, and addressing miscellaneous ranch needs.
Weekly Volunteer Job Positions
Cat Care
& Socialization
Volunteers who would enjoy working with our 7 therapy cats and foster kittens are needed to help feed wet/dry food, cleaning litter boxes, giving fresh water, and socializing with them. Shift Times: Mon-Sun 7-8 am & Sat and Sun 5-7pm
Indoor Animal Care
& Socialization
Volunteers who would enjoy working with our therapy rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and skinny pigs are needed to help with feeding, room clean, and spend some time socializing. Shift Times: Mon-Sun 8-10 am & Sat and Sun 5-7pm
Outdoor Animal Care
& Socialization
Volunteers for our therapy alpacas, horses, donkeys, goats, and chickens are needed to help with feeding, pen cleaning, mucking, turn out/in and socializing. Shift Times: Mon-Sun 8-10am & Sat and Sun 5-7pm Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds
Animal Care Backup Volunteer
Volunteers who are trained in all areas of animal care including outdoor, indoor, and cat care. Volunteers need a flexible schedule and are willing to be a backup for short notice shifts. Shift Times: Varies (We usually know a couple days before if we will be short staffed)
Garden Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help with the upkeep of the produce and memorial garden. Duties include watering, weeding, outside sweeping, harvesting, and deadheading . Shift Times: 8-10 am Flexible with days
Property Care Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help keep AATPC grounds safe and beautiful. Duties include property maintenance, heavier outdoor projects as in weed whacking, tree trimming, weeding, mowing. Shift Times: 8-10 am Also Flexible with days and shift times
Group Volunteering Requirements
Our group coordinators will facilitate tours and guide your group during each project.
Due to safety considerations and the physical nature of many of our service projects, all group experience participants must be at least 18 years old.
Booking a group volunteer experience
If you have a group of between six and 20 people interested in volunteering please email us at volunteer@aatpc.org
Volunteering Requirements
Please Join Us If You Can Commit
Cannot be an active client or have immediate family enrolled in our counseling program
Must be VERY reliable!
Must be 18 years of age or older
Volunteer at least two hours a week (if interested in animal care position)
Remain active for 6 months (if interested in animal care position)
Complete a tour, orientation, and training
Understand and accept all policies and guidelines
Pay a one time $30 payment fee
SIgn: Volunteer Consent And Release Of Liability / Rule & Risks
Please follow our onboarding process
and if you have any problems please email us
Onboarding Process
Step 1
On-Line Application
Step 3
Pay Donation Fee
Step 4
Hands on Training
Volunteers will learn the tasks required and will be trained by co-ordinator, senior volunteers or ranch manager
More Info
Volunteering Handbook
Please read full details and info if you are considering volunteering
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Can I insert an image, video, or gif in my FAQ?Yes. To add media follow these steps: 1. Enter the app’s Settings 2. Click on the “Manage FAQs” button 3. Select the question you would like to add media to 4. When editing your answer click on the camera, video, or GIF icon 5. Add media from your library.
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How do I add a new question & answer?To add a new FAQ follow these steps: 1. Click “Manage FAQs” button 2. From your site’s dashboard you can add, edit and manage all your questions and answers 3. Each question and answer should be added to a category 4. Save and publish.
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Can I switch roles if I don't like my current position?Yes! We want volunteers to enjoy the work they are doing. If another role is calling out to you instead of your current role, please let the Volunteer Coordinator know.
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How do I edit or remove the “FAQ” title?You can edit the title from the Settings tab in the app. If you don’t want to display the title, simply disable the Title under “Info to Display”.
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What if it’s snowing/raining outside?Unless there is a severe storm, staff and animals will still be depending on volunteers to feed during bad weather.
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I am under 18, can I still volunteer?Unfortunately, because of liability reasons, we cannot accept volunteers under the age of 18, even if accompanied by an adult.
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Can I switch roles if I don't like my current position?Yes! We want volunteers to enjoy the work they are doing. If another role is calling out to you instead of your current role, please let the Volunteer Coordinator know.
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What should I bring when I come in to volunteer?Bring a personal water bottle Wear clothes prepared for the weather and that you don’t mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required when working outdoors. Boots or muck boots are highly recommended for outdoor volunteer work. If you have a favorite pair of work gloves, feel free to bring them. We have some extra if needed.
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Can I have more than one position?Yes, we love to cross train volunteers in all different areas. Please let the Volunteer Coordinator know if you are interested in training in another role.