WE THANK OUR AWESOME VOLUNTEERS!
Did You Know?
Over 200 dedicated volunteers spend thousands of hours every year serving the AWL in many diverse ways. Day in and day out, it’s your passion and commitment that makes all we do possible. As an all volunteer organization, we invite you to become part of our team.
VOLUNTEER at the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League
Dog Care Worker
These volunteers care for the dogs by making Kongs for enrichment, brushing them, playing & doing other enrichment activities with them. They also feed the dogs their afternoon food and clean the food bowls.
Cat Care Worker
Cat care workers come in twice a day, either morning or the afternoon shift, and provide thorough care for the cats including cleaning, brushing, socialization, and provide a snack.
Kitten Care Worker
Kitten care workers also come in twice a day - a morning shift and a late afternoon shift 7 days a week -to provide thorough care for the kittens including feeding, cleaning, and socialization.
Dog Walker
Dog walkers come in twice a day, morning and afternoon, to walk the dogs and give them some lovin’.
Guest Relations
Guest Relations
GRs are the face of the AWL to the public. They are seasoned volunteers who greet and assist visitors, plus answer phone inquiries about AWL’s services.
AWL Adoption Center Info
Become a Volunteer Today
AWL’s Feline and Canine Adoption Centers are part of the Village Animal Shelter and Animal Control. It is the temporary home for many of our adoptable pets who are waiting for their forever home. AWL volunteers are crucial in the care and socialization of our cats and dogs who have been vetted, sterilized, and deemed adoptable. Complete the Membership Application, marking your volunteering interests and we will contact you soon!
***To volunteer at our center, you must be an AWL member and be at least 18 years of age.***
Pet Fostering
Foster families are vital to AWL’s success because they allow AWL to take in homeless pets even when the AC is full. See details about our Foster Program HERE.
Spay/Neuter Clinics
Various teams work to welcome owners completing intake paperwork through final recovery after surgery.
Fundraising / Event Planning
We have one major fundraising event each year and we are always looking for volunteers that can help plan the event or help out the night of the event.
Work from home
Volunteers write thank you letters to donors and send cards to supporters; schedulers contact available volunteers via email to maintain the monthly calendar; Facebook editors post available pets and Happy Tails of adoptions; Volunteers send lost pet email alerts while others help recycle used printer inkjet cartridges.