Volunteer
Are you interested in how to make a difference in your community? Join our volunteer team and see how you can make a difference in the lives of countless people and pets!
Check Out Our Program!
Volunteers embody our “People. Pets. Community” philosophy here at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. Their selfless service is crucial to the success of our organization and we want our volunteers to feel empowered to learn, to grow, and to share their passion with others. Our volunteers are our advocates and greatest asset in the loving and compassionate care we provide to the animals in our care and our amazing Cheyenne Community.
Meet The Volunteer Coordinator!
I started with the Cheyenne Animal Shelter as a volunteer in April of 2022 and instantly fell in love with the animals, the people, and the mission of the organization. I felt lucky to work with such an amazing team and to make a difference in the lives of so many pets and people in our community. Following a summer of volunteer service and a fall of board service, I decided to pursue my passion full-time and jump on board as the new volunteer coordinator. My vision for the volunteer program is for volunteers to be an integral part of our organization and to feel accepted as part of the team. My goal is to foster an environment that encourages learning and growth and to empower volunteers to be advocates for our animals and our community. I feel it is crucial to recognize and embrace passion and place volunteers where they are passionate. To get a dog, cat, or critter to a new and loving home takes a village and while not all jobs are glamorous, it is important to see the bigger picture and know that all are crucial to successful outcomes for the animals in our care. I want to thank you all for volunteering with us, I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you, and as always please stop by my office or give me a call.
-Austin Coward
Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator
Hear What Our Volunteers Have To Say!
“The staff at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter have so much passion for what they do and it is a pleasure to work alongside them. Not only do I work with some amazing people, but I feel appreciated and like I am part of the team. I look forward to volunteering every week and know that when I volunteer, I really am making a huge difference in the lives of so many animals.”
-Ashley
“I am currently a student at LCCC and love to spend my free time volunteering at the shelter. I am inspired by the resiliency of the shelter dogs. No matter their previous life, they have a remarkable capacity for kindness and love. If you miss your pets, can’t have a pet, or just want to spend some time with some adorable shelter animals, volunteering is an amazing way to do so. Volunteering is not only fun, but incredibly rewarding. The shifts are flexible and allow for time regardless of how busy your schedule may be.”
-Stormie
“By giving a couple hours a month to an organization that helps people, animals, or the environment, we help make the world a better place. Volunteering at the shelter helps me better understand the needs of the community when it comes to animals. I also find satisfaction knowing that I helped out this great organization, its staff, and any number of animals have a better day because I took the time to assist them.”
-Amy
Steps to Become a Volunteer
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We kindly ask that volunteers commit a minimum of 6 hours a month and a 6 month commitment to the shelter. Youth volunteers are encouraged, but volunteers under the age of 16, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while they are at the shelter. Please see the below list for job age requirements.
Buddy. (6-10 years old): Read to the animals, draw the animals, cat socializer, and making enrichment. Parent must be present.
Pal. (11-15 years old): Dog walker (green level dogs), cat socializer, donations, dishes/laundry, kennel cleaning. Parent must be present.
Sidekick (16-17 years old): Dog walker (green level dogs), dog/cat socialization, office assistant, dishes/laundry, donations, kennel cleaning.
Comrad (18 years and up): Anything and everything!
If you have any questions on age requirements or shift offerings, please email the Volunteer Coordinator at acoward@caswyo.org.
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Click the following link to be directed to our online application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2076542471
Due to the high volume of volunteer applications, your application will be accepted in the order it was received. Your application should be reviewed in a week. If it is has been longer than a week, or if you have any questions on the application, please reach out the Volunteer Coordinator at acoward@caswyo.org
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Please see the below steps for the volunteer Onboarding process:
Online Orientation: All of our orientation materials are in a digital format so volunteers are able to complete at their leisure.
Pay Orientation Fee: You will receive a link to pay in the volunteer welcome email, or you can click on the blue button below to pay.
Phone Interview: The phone interview covers volunteer goals, program questions, or an questions from the online orientation materials.
Onboarding/Training Shift: This introductory shift is a great way for volunteers to get to know the shelter! Volunteers will sign waivers, get a tour of the shelter, learn the basics of dog handling, supply locations, and all of the basics necessary to volunteer here at the shelter.
First Shift: Following the completion of the onboarding process, volunteers are ready for their first shift!
Already a Volunteer?
Click the button below to be directed to our the Vicnet Volunteer Portal
Group Service
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have a squad of people interested in a service project? In addition to our traditional volunteer program, opportunities for groups are available at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. If you have a work team, scout troop, or social club interested in helping out, click the button below to be directed to our group page!
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is offering community service hours to individuals interested in volunteering their time to help care for the animals at the shelter. However, please note that the shelter does not accept individuals with a history of violent offenses, theft, or felonies. If you are looking to complete community service hours, this is a great opportunity to give back to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of animals in need. For questions, please reach out to the program coordinator, Austin, at 307-365-6638 or volunteer@caswyo.org. To be accepted into the community service program, you will need to complete the application below.
Community Service
