Animal Rescue Network

What services does your organization provide?
Sheltering: shelter and network of foster homes. We care for the animals 365 days a year, twice a day with an army of volunteers
Adoption: weekly adoption clinics and by appointment at the shelter
Sterilization: all our cats are vaccinated, sterilized and tested for FIV and FELV
Advice: counseling on medical and behavioral problems and referrals to available low-cost spay/neuter locally.

Do you have any age requirements?
Minimum age 12 with parental consent. Otherwise, ability to do the work, ask questions when appropriate, follow instructions, work with a team.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
French is helpful but not required for cleaning; it is required for the medication team and for the adoption team and for special projects. You can learn basic terms as you volunteer.

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
At least 1 shift of 3hours per week and a committment of at least 10 weeks.

Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer?
All potential volunteers come for a visit to the shelter which gives them an opportunity to see what they are getting into and it gives us a chance to assess the volunteer for appropriate tasks.

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
No

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
Cleaning (cages and rooms); medications and fluids; fund raising; adoptions; communications; accounting

Do you provide training for volunteers?
Yes, on site and ongoing training for the specific team (e.g. cleaning, medications, etc)

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
In addition to caring for the cats, we are present at major animal events in Montreal, e.g. Salon national des animaux de compagnie (pet show); Noel des Chats (xmas cat show); veterinary conferences, etc.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Animal Rescue Network?
You will get your fill of animal love; you will have the satisfaction of making the life of these abandoned animals clean and healthy; you will develop skills for working in a group.

Do you accept high school students?
Yes, within the parameters above (30 hour minimum).