Volunteer: Off-site Event at Big Star - Wicker ParkBig Star Restaurant, Wicker Park, is hosting a promotional event for CACC dogs. The patio will be opening to showcase CACC dogs on a Saturday afternoon. We will bring 2-3 dogs and hang out on on the patio for a private dog event. Four - five people are needed. The address is 1531 N. Damen. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Big Star Restaurant, Wicker Park, is hosting a promotional event for CACC dogs. The patio will be opening to showcase CACC dogs on a Saturday afternoon. We will bring 2-3 dogs and hang out on on the patio for a private dog event. Four - five people are needed. The address is 1531 N. Damen. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60622 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: IKE Group with Safe HumaneThursday evening IKE Group sessions includes dogs (and sometimes cats) and focuses on easy and impactful activities like Click for Calm and TLC, along with other forms of enrichment that can help provide positive social and mental engagement for animals in their kennels. There is no experience necessary and this program is open to all active volunteers, as well as volunteers who are in-process. Program: Safe Humane Chicago Thursday evening IKE Group sessions includes dogs (and sometimes cats) and focuses on easy and impactful activities like Click for Calm and TLC, along with other forms of enrichment that can help provide positive social and mental engagement for animals in their kennels. There is no experience necessary and this program is open to all active volunteers, as well as volunteers who are in-process. Program: Safe Humane Chicago Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Doggy on Division - Offsite DDO event
This collaboration will allow the Wicker Park/Division St. community to
learn about CACC and all of the services we offer and meet (and
potentially adopt) one of our friendly adoptable dogs. The pet shop
owner is a CACC supporter and has graciously invited
us to use his storefront for this small event! Lali will be there to
facilitate off-site adoptions, table, and will be the point of contact.
Agenda Pickup: 10:45am Leave CACC: 11:10am Arrive at DSPS: 11:30am Leave DSPS: 2pm Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control
This collaboration will allow the Wicker Park/Division St. community to
learn about CACC and all of the services we offer and meet (and
potentially adopt) one of our friendly adoptable dogs. The pet shop
owner is a CACC supporter and has graciously invited
us to use his storefront for this small event! Lali will be there to
facilitate off-site adoptions, table, and will be the point of contact.
Agenda Pickup: 10:45am Leave CACC: 11:10am Arrive at DSPS: 11:30am Leave DSPS: 2pm Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 25, 2026 Zip Code: 60622 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Corporate/Community Volunteer Days 2026Visiting volunteer groups from companies and the community help promote awareness and support of CACC, Safe Humane and the animals we love! We usually need some help with dog handling, IKE and cat TLC. June 19 Exelon/ComEd June 22 Busy Body Retreats, LLC - Anna's Birthday Party! July 8 Google Serve July 12 Cornell Cares (Cornell Club of Chicago) July 17 Exelon/ComEd Aug 3 Camp TOV: Jewish United Fund of Chicago Aug 7 Sasser Family Companies Aug 11 Safety National Aug 21 Exelon/ComEd Aug 28 MMA Cares (Marsh McLennan) Sep 18 Exelon/ComEd Oct 16 Exelon/ComEd Nov 20 Exelon/ComEd Dec 18 Exelon/ComEd Program: Safe Humane Chicago Visiting volunteer groups from companies and the community help promote awareness and support of CACC, Safe Humane and the animals we love! We usually need some help with dog handling, IKE and cat TLC. June 19 Exelon/ComEd June 22 Busy Body Retreats, LLC - Anna's Birthday Party! July 8 Google Serve July 12 Cornell Cares (Cornell Club of Chicago) July 17 Exelon/ComEd Aug 3 Camp TOV: Jewish United Fund of Chicago Aug 7 Sasser Family Companies Aug 11 Safety National Aug 21 Exelon/ComEd Aug 28 MMA Cares (Marsh McLennan) Sep 18 Exelon/ComEd Oct 16 Exelon/ComEd Nov 20 Exelon/ComEd Dec 18 Exelon/ComEd Program: Safe Humane Chicago Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Safe Humane Sunday AM ClassesThere is a Safe Humane class every Sunday at 10am, alternating between Manners Class and Canine Life and Social Skills. The signup links (previously separate) are now merged and the schedule of classes is detailed below. All current walkers welcome...no other experience necessary. SAFE HUMANE MANNERS - every other Sunday: 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, etc... Work with dogs on their social skills, give them a chance to de-stress and/or engage with puzzles or other enrichment. We provide a list of dogs OR you can spend some extended quality time with dogs you choose. SAFE HUMANE CANINE LIFE AND SOCIAL SKILLS (C.L.A.S.S.) - every other Sunday: 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, etc... Work in a fun group atmosphere before walking hours begin. Work with dogs on basic training and skills, tailored to individual dogs' needs, with the guidance of a Safe Humane trainer. We provide a list of dogs or you can suggest others who may benefit. Program: Safe Humane Chicago There is a Safe Humane class every Sunday at 10am, alternating between Manners Class and Canine Life and Social Skills. The signup links (previously separate) are now merged and the schedule of classes is detailed below. All current walkers welcome...no other experience necessary. SAFE HUMANE MANNERS - every other Sunday: 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, etc... Work with dogs on their social skills, give them a chance to de-stress and/or engage with puzzles or other enrichment. We provide a list of dogs OR you can spend some extended quality time with dogs you choose. SAFE HUMANE CANINE LIFE AND SOCIAL SKILLS (C.L.A.S.S.) - every other Sunday: 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, etc... Work in a fun group atmosphere before walking hours begin. Work with dogs on basic training and skills, tailored to individual dogs' needs, with the guidance of a Safe Humane trainer. We provide a list of dogs or you can suggest others who may benefit. Program: Safe Humane Chicago Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Off-site event - Angels with TailsOff-site event - PAWS Angels with Tails - Roscoe Village Date CACC will be bringing 2 dogs to Angels with Tails in Roscoe Village. (Exact location tbd.) We will need four volunteers - 2 handlers and 2 hands free helpers. Lali will be managing the information table. Pick up dogs at cacc at 10:30am, leave the event at 4:00 (or when the dogs get adopted.) Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Off-site event - PAWS Angels with Tails - Roscoe Village Date CACC will be bringing 2 dogs to Angels with Tails in Roscoe Village. (Exact location tbd.) We will need four volunteers - 2 handlers and 2 hands free helpers. Lali will be managing the information table. Pick up dogs at cacc at 10:30am, leave the event at 4:00 (or when the dogs get adopted.) Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 26, 2026 Zip Code: 60657 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: CACC New Volunteer Information Sessions
Make a big difference in the life of a homeless animal. Become a CACC volunteer!
**THESE MEETINGS TAKE PLACE LIVE AT THE SHELTER, LOCATED AT 2741 S. WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60608.
We are often asked how to best help the animals in our care - volunteering is one of the best ways, and we are so excited to be able to invite new people to the shelter again to help our amazing animals! Volunteers work to introduce families to pets who will treasure them for life; improve life at the shelter by providing enrichment, exercise, and TLC; prepare pets for their new homes through training and socialization; and inspire others to adopt, foster, volunteer, and donate. Volunteers go home knowing they made a difference in the life of a shelter animal and their new people. You can volunteer at the shelter between the hours of 12:00PM to 7:00PM almost any day of the year! General Volunteer Information: No matter what your experience level is, you will have the opportunities to provide hands-on care for the animals at CACC as well as other ways to help including: Walk, socialize, and show dogs available for adoption Socialize, exercise, and show cats available for adoption Adoption counselling Off-site events (adoptions, vaccine and microchip clinics, etc.) Social media & marketingRequirements to volunteer at CACC: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Complete a fingerprint background check conducted by the City of Chicago Attend a CACC Volunteer Information Session A minimum commitment of ten (10) hours per month but preferably one (1) day per week Some volunteer opportunities may require weekly time commitments in order to participate CACC reserves the right to limit the number of hours you volunteer at the facility and in some cases, we may be legally obligated to do so. We strongly suggest that you have a current tetanus shot within the last ten (10) yearsProgram: Become a CACC Volunteer!
Make a big difference in the life of a homeless animal. Become a CACC volunteer!
**THESE MEETINGS TAKE PLACE LIVE AT THE SHELTER, LOCATED AT 2741 S. WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60608.
We are often asked how to best help the animals in our care - volunteering is one of the best ways, and we are so excited to be able to invite new people to the shelter again to help our amazing animals! Volunteers work to introduce families to pets who will treasure them for life; improve life at the shelter by providing enrichment, exercise, and TLC; prepare pets for their new homes through training and socialization; and inspire others to adopt, foster, volunteer, and donate. Volunteers go home knowing they made a difference in the life of a shelter animal and their new people. You can volunteer at the shelter between the hours of 12:00PM to 7:00PM almost any day of the year! General Volunteer Information: No matter what your experience level is, you will have the opportunities to provide hands-on care for the animals at CACC as well as other ways to help including: Walk, socialize, and show dogs available for adoption Socialize, exercise, and show cats available for adoption Adoption counselling Off-site events (adoptions, vaccine and microchip clinics, etc.) Social media & marketingRequirements to volunteer at CACC: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Complete a fingerprint background check conducted by the City of Chicago Attend a CACC Volunteer Information Session A minimum commitment of ten (10) hours per month but preferably one (1) day per week Some volunteer opportunities may require weekly time commitments in order to participate CACC reserves the right to limit the number of hours you volunteer at the facility and in some cases, we may be legally obligated to do so. We strongly suggest that you have a current tetanus shot within the last ten (10) yearsProgram: Become a CACC Volunteer! Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Vaccine and Microchip Clinics 2026Volunteers are needed to help with city provided vaccine and microchip clinics at various locations around the city. 8-10 volunteers are needed to: assist with registration, traffic/line control, and animal handling. 4-6 volunteers for registration 2-3 volunteers for crowd control Important: Please arrive at 9:15 to help set-up. All events are on Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Dates and locations are listed below: Vaccine and microchip clinic for the public. 1. Thursday, April 9th from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Margate Park - 4921 N Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 606402. May 30, Sat – Pets & Vets – 1551 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago IL 60651 / Kedzie Armory 3. June 4, Thurs – 3315 W Ogden Ave (West Parking Lot) / 10th Police District Station 4. June 6, Sat – 5625 S Mobile Ave, Chicago IL 60638 / Wentworth Park 5. June 11, Thurs - 8359 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60652 / 18th Ward Office 6. June 25, Thurs – Kelly Park 2725 W. 41st St. Chicago, IL 60609 / 12th Ward Office 7. July 9th, Thurs – 5046 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60609 / 3rd Ward Office 8. Sept 10, Thurs – 4650 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630 / 17th Police District Station9. Sept 24, Thurs – 1842 S Wood, Chicago IL 60608 / Harrison Park Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Volunteers are needed to help with city provided vaccine and microchip clinics at various locations around the city. 8-10 volunteers are needed to: assist with registration, traffic/line control, and animal handling. 4-6 volunteers for registration 2-3 volunteers for crowd control Important: Please arrive at 9:15 to help set-up. All events are on Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Dates and locations are listed below: Vaccine and microchip clinic for the public. 1. Thursday, April 9th from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Margate Park - 4921 N Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 606402. May 30, Sat – Pets & Vets – 1551 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago IL 60651 / Kedzie Armory 3. June 4, Thurs – 3315 W Ogden Ave (West Parking Lot) / 10th Police District Station 4. June 6, Sat – 5625 S Mobile Ave, Chicago IL 60638 / Wentworth Park 5. June 11, Thurs - 8359 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60652 / 18th Ward Office 6. June 25, Thurs – Kelly Park 2725 W. 41st St. Chicago, IL 60609 / 12th Ward Office 7. July 9th, Thurs – 5046 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60609 / 3rd Ward Office 8. Sept 10, Thurs – 4650 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630 / 17th Police District Station9. Sept 24, Thurs – 1842 S Wood, Chicago IL 60608 / Harrison Park Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Weekday morning Pavilion OutEarly morning dog walking shift to get dogs out for additional walks. Taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays from June 2nd through September 4th. Please consider staying afterwards to help with adoptions, if possible. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Early morning dog walking shift to get dogs out for additional walks. Taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays from June 2nd through September 4th. Please consider staying afterwards to help with adoptions, if possible. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60618 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Saturday Morning Pavilion Outing - 2026Dog walking shift prior to the shelter opening where the dogs get extended time out. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Dog walking shift prior to the shelter opening where the dogs get extended time out. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Yellow Handler TrainingPLEASE SEE AN APC BEFORE SIGNING UP! Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control PLEASE SEE AN APC BEFORE SIGNING UP! Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Introduction to Dog Walking 2026Start the process to become an approved dog volunteer by attending an Introduction to Dog Walking class! Please note that any volunteer attending this seminar must have: Completed (and passed) the fingerprint and background check portion of the process Completed a short survey if the CACC Volunteer Team Uploaded proof of COVID vaccination to the City of Chicago Vaccine PortalThese classes are held IN PERSON in the CACC Auditorium 2741 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
Questions? Email caccvolunteer@cityofchicago.org Program: New Volunteer in Process Start the process to become an approved dog volunteer by attending an Introduction to Dog Walking class! Please note that any volunteer attending this seminar must have: Completed (and passed) the fingerprint and background check portion of the process Completed a short survey if the CACC Volunteer Team Uploaded proof of COVID vaccination to the City of Chicago Vaccine PortalThese classes are held IN PERSON in the CACC Auditorium 2741 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
Questions? Email caccvolunteer@cityofchicago.org Program: New Volunteer in Process Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Playgroups 2026Help with playgroups by running dogs back and forth from pavilions. Dog experience is necessary. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Help with playgroups by running dogs back and forth from pavilions. Dog experience is necessary. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Friends and Family IKE EventOnce every six weeks, active dog or cat volunteers may bring friends and family to participate in an afternoon of In-Kennel Enrichment (IKE) with dogs...and cats, if you'd like. What is IKE? We provide positive social experience and mental enrichment (clicker training) to the dogs (and/or cats!) in their kennels. We also do whatever we can to make each animal’s kennel environment as pleasant as it can be (spot clean, rinse and freshen water bowls, provide clean blankets, etc). The impact of providing quality interaction and engagement in the kennel is enormous, especially when their experiences outside the kennel are limited. Safe Humane will provide the supplies and guidance for you to enjoy this activity with your guests. Safe Humane will contact each of you directly to get a guest count and provide you with the necessary waivers for them. Program: Safe Humane Chicago Once every six weeks, active dog or cat volunteers may bring friends and family to participate in an afternoon of In-Kennel Enrichment (IKE) with dogs...and cats, if you'd like. What is IKE? We provide positive social experience and mental enrichment (clicker training) to the dogs (and/or cats!) in their kennels. We also do whatever we can to make each animal’s kennel environment as pleasant as it can be (spot clean, rinse and freshen water bowls, provide clean blankets, etc). The impact of providing quality interaction and engagement in the kennel is enormous, especially when their experiences outside the kennel are limited. Safe Humane will provide the supplies and guidance for you to enjoy this activity with your guests. Safe Humane will contact each of you directly to get a guest count and provide you with the necessary waivers for them. Program: Safe Humane Chicago Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60637 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Agility and Nose work Sessions 2026Get some of our most stressed out dogs a challenging physical and mental workout! This is one of the most effective ways to help our neediest dogs maintain their sanity and get some needed physical and mental exercise - so they can find the homes they deserve! P.S. No experience is necessary. If this is your first time, you can shadow one of our more experienced agility volunteers who have already trained with Kristina. Meet Agility Squad Volunteer Lead, Ed Wang, near the back door in the south hallway at 9:55 to get paired up with an agility volunteer mentor. Thanks! Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Get some of our most stressed out dogs a challenging physical and mental workout! This is one of the most effective ways to help our neediest dogs maintain their sanity and get some needed physical and mental exercise - so they can find the homes they deserve! P.S. No experience is necessary. If this is your first time, you can shadow one of our more experienced agility volunteers who have already trained with Kristina. Meet Agility Squad Volunteer Lead, Ed Wang, near the back door in the south hallway at 9:55 to get paired up with an agility volunteer mentor. Thanks! Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dog In Kennel Enrichment - 2026Spend time with the dogs in the pavilions giving them a little TLC through the bars. You can distribute Kongs, do a little click for calm, spot clean, give treats, etc. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Spend time with the dogs in the pavilions giving them a little TLC through the bars. You can distribute Kongs, do a little click for calm, spot clean, give treats, etc. Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: New Dog Volunteer Mentor Sessions - 2026Mentor Session for New Dog Volunteers that have completed an New Volunteer Information Session, have been fingerprinted and prints have cleared, have completed an interview with CACC Staff, and have completed an Introduction to Dog Walking Session.
Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Mentor Session for New Dog Volunteers that have completed an New Volunteer Information Session, have been fingerprinted and prints have cleared, have completed an interview with CACC Staff, and have completed an Introduction to Dog Walking Session.
Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: New Cat Volunteer Mentor Sessions - 2026Mentor Session for New Cat Volunteers that have completed an New Volunteer Information Session, have been fingerprinted and prints have cleared, and have completed an interview with CACC Staff.
Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Mentor Session for New Cat Volunteers that have completed an New Volunteer Information Session, have been fingerprinted and prints have cleared, and have completed an interview with CACC Staff.
Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cat TLC and Enrichment - 2026Volunteers are able to sign up for all cat opportunities daily - an overview of the shifts is listed below! Daily 12:00 - 3:00 pm 3:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 7:00 pm Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Volunteers are able to sign up for all cat opportunities daily - an overview of the shifts is listed below! Daily 12:00 - 3:00 pm 3:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 7:00 pm Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dog Walking Shifts - 2026Daily dog walking shifts: 12:00pm - 3:00pm (8 shifts) 2:00pm - 5:00pm (8 shifts) 4:00pm - 6:00pm (8 shifts) 4:00pm - 7:00pm (8 shifts) 5:00pm - 7:00pm (10 shifts) **12:00pm - 4:00pm on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day** Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Daily dog walking shifts: 12:00pm - 3:00pm (8 shifts) 2:00pm - 5:00pm (8 shifts) 4:00pm - 6:00pm (8 shifts) 4:00pm - 7:00pm (8 shifts) 5:00pm - 7:00pm (10 shifts) **12:00pm - 4:00pm on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day** Program: Chicago Animal Care & Control Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 60608 Allow Groups: No |