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Palmetto Animal League

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Volunteer Coordinator Non-Profit Animal Adoption Center

Ridgeland, SC · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

The Volunteer Coordinator at our Non-Profit Animal Adoption Center plays a vital role in managing and supporting a dedicated team of 20-50 volunteers. This position involves overseeing all aspects of ...

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Palmetto Animal League

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Volunteer Coordinator Non-Profit Animal Adoption Center

Ridgeland, SC · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

The Volunteer Coordinator at our Non-Profit Animal Adoption Center plays a vital role in managing and supporting a dedicated team of 20-50 volunteers. This position involves overseeing all aspects of ...

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The Animal Foundation

Adoption Counselor

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$14/hr

... volunteers; provides ongoing support so they may serve as valued, integrated members of the Adoption Team. ● Assists in the informal training, mentoring, and onboarding of new Adoption Team members ...

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How much do adoption volunteer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for adoption volunteer in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Adoption Volunteer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Adoption Volunteer, you need a genuine compassion for animals, basic knowledge of animal care, and often prior volunteer or animal shelter experience. Familiarity with shelter management systems, animal handling protocols, and possibly training in animal behavior or first aid are beneficial. Strong interpersonal communication, patience, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people make a volunteer stand out. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively supporting adoption processes, ensuring animal welfare, and positively engaging with potential adopters.

What are some common challenges faced by Adoption Volunteers when working with animals and potential adopters?

Adoption Volunteers often encounter challenges such as matching animals with the right families, managing emotional situations when adoptions don’t work out, and educating adopters about responsible pet ownership. They may also need to handle a range of animal behaviors and help nervous or shy animals adjust to new environments. Collaborating closely with shelter staff and other volunteers is essential to ensure each animal receives the best care and opportunity for adoption.

What are adoption volunteers?

Adoption volunteers are individuals who help animal shelters or adoption agencies by assisting with the placement of animals into new homes. Their responsibilities may include screening potential adopters, providing information about the adoption process, caring for animals, and helping with events or outreach. Adoption volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring that animals are matched with loving, responsible families and that the adoption process runs smoothly. They often work on a part-time or as-needed basis, and their efforts help increase adoption rates and improve animal welfare.

What is the difference between Adoption Volunteer vs Foster Volunteer?

AspectAdoption VolunteerFoster Volunteer
Required CredentialsTypically none, but background checks may be requiredNone, but background checks are common
Work EnvironmentOffice, events, or adoption centersHome-based, temporary care settings
Employer & Industry UsageAnimal shelters, rescue organizations, adoption agenciesAnimal shelters, rescue groups, foster programs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding volunteer roles in adoption processesLearning about temporary animal care roles

Adoption Volunteers primarily assist in the process of helping animals find permanent homes, often working at shelters or events. Foster Volunteers provide temporary care for animals in their homes until they are adopted. Both roles support animal welfare but differ in commitment duration and environment.

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Friendly Visitor Volunteer - Engage with Seniors

JFS Richmond/Jewish Family Services

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Many seniors in our area are lonely and miss having social interaction. You can help enhance the quality of life of a senior through weekly social visits. Play cards, read out loud, share memories and socialize with an older adult! We match our volunteers with individuals experiencing social isolation. Individuals in our program have lived rich and exciting lives and miss having meaningful conversations and connections. If you like to socialize, have the ability to listen and relate to people in a warm and friendly manner, appreciate differing perspectives and lifestyles, and you can make a year-long commitment, please consider becoming a Friendly Visitor Volunteer!

Established in 1849, JFS began as the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association. Today, we provide the highest quality, comprehensive services to everyone in the Greater Richmond area. We transform the lives of individuals and families and strengthen our community by providing the best options in care, counseling and adoption.

Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:

Friendly Visitors provide companionship and friendship to a lonely and/or isolated older adult, making visits in the client's home on a prearranged schedule for at least one hour per week; commits to at least one full year of service. Many volunteers continue in the Friendly Visitor role for many years, developing meaning relationships with their senior.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Visits assigned client on a weekly basis and follows the individualized plan developed by JFS staff
  • Communicates significant changes in client's physical and/or emotional functioning and submits monthly contact reports to Volunteer Resources Supervisor or assigned JFS staff manager
  • Participates in orientation program, scheduled training sessions, and in on-going periodic in-service training provided via mail or e-mail
  • Maintains client confidentiality
  • Maintains client's dignity and respects client's cultural and religious practices or beliefs

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements: Volunteers working directly with a client must have a sincere interest in contributing to the well-being of that person and have strong interpersonal communication skills. They need to be able to empathize with life changes and circumstances affecting the client, while maintaining objectivity appropriate to the volunteer/client relationship. They must be able to respect differences and appreciate the worth of each individual. They must demonstrate the ability to be reliable, dependable, and responsible to the client and to the agency. Due to the nature of our work, all volunteers complete a reference check, background check, and drug screening upon orientation.

Time Commitment: One hour per week - minimum one year commitment

If you are interested, we'd love to connect with you! Our team will reach out promptly.

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