Cómo ser voluntario

Make a Difference — Become an ADL Volunteer

Your time is one of the most powerful gifts you can give. By joining our incredible team of ADL volunteers, you’re helping us expand our reach, save more lives, and create brighter futures for the animals in our care.

Volunteering at ADL is more than just lending a hand — it’s about building lasting connections with fellow volunteers, our community, and of course, the pets whose lives you help change. With your passion and commitment, we can continue finding loving forever homes for the amazing animals who need us most.

Please Note: Our General Volunteer Program does not fulfill Court-Ordered Community Service requirements. Additionally, we are unable to offer volunteer opportunities to individuals with felony convictions. For court-mandated service options, please visit our Court-Ordered Community Service page.

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How to Become an ADL Volunteer

Step 1: Explore Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a variety of ways for you to get involved! Take a look at our Oportunidades de voluntariado to learn about the different departments and activities where you can make an impact.

Step 2: Sign Up for Orientation

Ready to get started? Register for a new volunteer orientation session! After signing up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions to create your personal volunteer profile.

Junior Volunteers (Ages 12-15) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a registered ADL volunteer. Both junior and adult volunteers must create their own profiles.

Orientations are offered at both of our ADL locations, with virtual options available upon request. Once completed, your volunteer profile will be activated, allowing you to track your hours and check in/out when volunteering at any of our three ADL campuses.

Step 3: Attend Orientation

During orientation, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started — including a behind-the-scenes shelter tour, a chance to ask questions, and your official ADL volunteer T-shirt!

Before attending, please review our Manual del voluntario and sign our Renuncia del voluntario.

Orientación en el campus de Nacogdoches

Paul Jolly Orientación en el campus

Las orientaciones virtuales para voluntarios estarán disponibles a lo largo de los meses de invierno, cuando el tiempo no lo permita. Las orientaciones virtuales se publicarán a medida que estén disponibles.

Información para voluntarios con discapacidad física e intelectual: ADL se complace en ofrecer oportunidades de voluntariado a cualquier persona que sea capaz de realizar tareas de forma independiente o con la ayuda de un cuidador, padre o tutor. Tenga en cuenta que un cuidador, padre o tutor también debe ser un voluntario registrado que haya asistido a una clase de orientación. Nuestra máxima prioridad es garantizar la seguridad de todo el personal y los voluntarios que trabajan con las mascotas en nuestras instalaciones.

Manual del voluntario