Opportunities From: Chicago Animal Care & Control / FCACC / SHC

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 & marketing

 Requirements 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. Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination We strongly suggest that you have a current tetanus shot (within the last five (5) years  

Program: 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 & marketing

 Requirements 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. Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination We strongly suggest that you have a current tetanus shot (within the last five (5) years  

Program: Become a CACC Volunteer!

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60608

Allow Groups: No