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Volunteering Requirements
To volunteer, you must be a reliable adult (18+) who is not a current client, capable of completing all training, and willing to commit to at least two hours a week for six months if working with animals. The onboarding process includes a one-time $30 fee, signing a liability release, and adhering to all facility policies; please email us if you encounter any issues during the application.
We are seeking dedicated property care volunteers to join our weekly team for tasks such as mowing, weed whacking, and various ranch maintenance projects.
Please Join Us!!
Weekly Volunteer Job Positions
Cat Care
& Socialization
We're looking for volunteers to feed, clean, and socialize with our seven therapy cats and foster kittens during daily morning shifts (7–8 AM) or weekend evening shifts (5–7 PM).
Indoor Animal Care
& Socialization
We are seeking volunteers to feed, clean, and socialize with our therapy rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs during daily morning shifts (8–10 AM) or weekend evenings (5–7 PM).
Outdoor Animal Care
& Socialization
We need volunteers (capable of lifting 20+ lbs) to feed, muck, and socialize with our therapy farm animals daily from 8–10 AM or weekends from 5–7 PM.
Animal Care Backup Volunteer
We are seeking flexible, fully-trained volunteers to provide backup coverage for indoor, outdoor, and cat care shifts on short notice. Since shift times vary, we typically confirm our staffing needs a few days in advance.
Garden Volunteer
We are seeking volunteers for flexible morning shifts (8–10 AM) to maintain our produce and memorial gardens through watering, weeding, and harvesting.
Property Care Volunteer
We are seeking volunteers for property maintenance and heavy outdoor projects, such as mowing and tree trimming, to keep the AATPC grounds safe and beautiful. Shifts are typically 8–10 AM, though we offer flexible days and times to accommodate your schedule.
Group Volunteering Requirements
Our group coordinators will facilitate tours and guide your team through various service projects designed for groups of six to 20 people.
Due to the physical nature of these projects, all participants must be at least 18 years old; please email volunteer@aatpc.org to book your experience.
Frequently asked questions
Thank You to Our Old & New Volunteers
Volunteer Appreciation
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of the ranch. Your dedication, energy, and love for our animals make this magical place possible. Thank you for helping us make the world a better place!
A Message from Our Team
"Welcome to the team!! We are so thankful and excited for you to be here. This magical place couldn’t function without you and your hard work! If you ever have questions or want to show me pictures of your fur babies, please come find me!"
Hannah Wilkinson
"Thank you for your service! I love working with our volunteers. Happy to have you on board!"
Lindsey Chadwick, MA. NCC, LPC
“Thank you so much for being a part of this amazing organization! We are all so grateful for your energy and appreciate your dedication to making this world a better place!”
Erin Peterson, LPCC
"Welcome new volunteers! We could not do what we do without YOU! Keeping a ranch going is not for the faint of heart, and it takes very special people to make it happen. Thank you for loving and caring for our animals and this magical ranch."
Lindsay Meyers
Barking C.A.A.T Ranch
A 501(c)3 Organization
EIN: 45-4423891
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