Become a Volunteer for Our Rabbits

Set up hopping areas and pens to provide exercise and socialization for rabbits.
Using safe rabbit handling techniques and designated training protocols, transport rabbits to hopping areas and pens.
Interact with potential adopters to screen for suitability and to identify those rabbits that provide the best match for that adopter and their home.
Monitor interactions between potential adopters and rabbits.
Greet visitors to rabbit area and provide information about our facility and adoptable rabbits in a friendly, professional manner.
Maintain clean rabbit cages during shift.
Monitor rabbit health and behavior and report any issues or changes to staff.
Provide fresh water as needed.

Must be able to learn and use safe rabbit handling techniques and practices when interacting with the animals.
Must be able to learn and retain various protocols and follow direction of staff.
Must be able to provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service and to answer questions in a professional manner, deferring to staff if guidance is needed.
Must be able to pick up and carry rabbits to and from hopping area.

Fill out the volunteer application here

Be at least 18 years of age
Submit an application and attend appropriate orientation and training sessions
Be able to make a commitment of at least 6 months to your volunteer position
Report to assigned shift on time and stay until the end of your shift
Notify the volunteer coordinator if you are unable to come in for your assigned shift
Follow the direction of paid staff at all times
Learn and follow the policies of the shelter
Wear clothing appropriate to the season and to your assignment
Report accidents and bites promptly to staff
Interact courteously and professionally with staff, guests and volunteers
Become a member of Pet Project Foundation by paying the annual dues - a volunteer t-shirt is included with initial fee