Volunteer
Do you have a passion for animals and want to put your skills to good use? Become a volunteer at the VMC and make a positive difference in the comfort and experience for our clients and their owners.
VMC volunteers work between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and must have medical insurance coverage and be up-to-date with tetanus and rabies vaccination series.
Interested in volunteering?
Email: [email protected]
Volunteer opportunities
Dog rehabilitation volunteer
Responsibilities
Dog Rehabilitation Volunteers play an important role in assisting the rehabilitation technicians with tasks involving dogs going through therapy. This is a hands-on position, with volunteers handling dogs before and after treatment in various ways, freeing up the rehab techs to provide the direct therapy.
Hours
Volunteers provide coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (a.m. shift) and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (p.m. shift).
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age, up-to-date with tetanus and rabies series shots.
- Must complete orientation; willing to commit to one shift a week for six months (includes a one-month probation period).
VMC Training
Initial training and ongoing in-service training is provided by our staff supervisor, volunteer manager, and other staff.