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Maricopa County, AZ

Volunteer Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$73K - $119K/yr

Job Type Unclassified Department Animal Care and Control About the Position Are you an innovative ... The Volunteer Manager oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of Maricopa County ...

Maricopa

Volunteer Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$73K - $119K/yr

Job Type Unclassified Department Animal Care and Control About the Position Are you an innovative ... The Volunteer Manager oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of Maricopa County ...

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How much do animal volunteer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal 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 is an animal volunteer?

Animal volunteers are individuals who offer their time and effort to help care for animals in shelters, rescue organizations, or wildlife centers without receiving monetary compensation. Their duties can include feeding, cleaning, socializing animals, assisting with adoptions, and supporting fundraising or community outreach events. Animal volunteers play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for animals and increasing their chances of finding permanent homes.

What does an animal volunteer do?

As an Animal Volunteer, you may assist with feeding, cleaning enclosures, socializing animals, supporting adoption events, or helping with administrative duties. The specific tasks often depend on the organization and the types of animals in their care. You’ll likely work closely with staff and other volunteers to ensure animal welfare and may be asked to follow specific protocols for safety and hygiene. Animal handling training is commonly provided, and flexibility is valued as needs can change day to day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animal volunteer?

To thrive as an Animal Volunteer, you typically need a basic understanding of animal care, handling, and safety protocols, often gained through on-site training rather than formal qualifications. Familiarity with animal shelter management systems and basic first aid for animals can be beneficial. Compassion, reliability, and strong communication skills help volunteers work effectively with both animals and staff. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring animal well-being and supporting smooth shelter operations.

What is the difference between Animal Volunteer vs Animal Care Assistant?

AspectAnimal VolunteerAnimal Care Assistant
Required CredentialsNone typically required, training provided on-siteMay require certifications or training in animal handling
Work EnvironmentVolunteering at shelters, rescue centers, or community eventsPaid positions in shelters, clinics, or veterinary practices
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofit organizations, animal shelters, rescue groupsAnimal hospitals, veterinary clinics, shelters
Common Search & ComparisonVolunteer roles focused on supporting animals without formal employmentPaid roles involving direct animal care and medical support

Animal Volunteers typically support shelters and rescue organizations without requiring formal credentials, often working as volunteers. Animal Care Assistants are paid staff who may need certifications and perform more hands-on medical and daily care tasks. Both roles are essential in animal welfare but differ mainly in employment status and level of training required.

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Infographic showing various Animal Volunteer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Animal Care Associate I

Cleveland Animal Protective League

Cleveland, OH

$17.10/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Animal Care Associate I
Department: Shelter
Classification: Full or Part time, hourly, non-exempt
Salary:$17.85 Hourly
Job Relationship: Reports to Animal Care Supervisor. Works closely with animal care lead and
volunteers.
Position Summary: Responsible for daily cleaning and sanitation of shelter facility, including animal
enclosures and public areas, and feeding, care, focused enrichment, behavior
assessment, vaccination, and transport of shelter animals.
Revised: August 2021
____________________________________________________________________________________
Essential Job Functions:
  • Provides optimal standard of care to all animals sheltered at the APL
  • Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of kennels, cages, and public areas; follows cleaning and disease control protocols to ensure a safe, healthy environment
  • Feeds and provides daily enrichment to shelter animals
  • Does animal laundry and dishes throughout the day
  • Follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for staff and living environment for animals. Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk
  • Stocks areas and spot-cleans kennels and public areas throughout the day
  • Promptly moves animals (adoption, isolation, quarantine, etc.) as instructed
  • Accurately updates animal records, including stage and location, in PetPoint
  • Keeps supervisor informed of animal behavior, health, or other concerns
  • Maintains cleaning equipment, tools and appliances
  • Conducts kennel inventory and ensures accuracy of animal locations
  • Informs supervisor of special needs cases for potential public relations or direct mail pieces
  • Completes revaccinations (FVRCP, DA2PP, Bordetella, etc.) of animals in a timely manner
  • Assists animal wellness and flow team with socialization and implementation of individual training plans for dogs, including overseeing and assisting with dog playgroups
  • Assists in transport of animals
  • Assists Behavior team with animal evaluations
  • Opens and closes the building as assigned
  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
  • Ensures animals are treated with a Fear Free approach in the shelter, at offsite events, and as they transition into their new homes
  • Keeps up to date on organizational communications by either attending All Staff Meetings or reading the News Hound.
Provides professional client, staff, and volunteer care
  • Represents the APL in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization
  • Promotes integration and utilization of volunteers
  • Actively promotes the APL programs and events to clients and volunteers
  • Refers clients to appropriate staff for service
  • Assists with accepting in-kind donations
  • Promotes communication and cooperation between APL departments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Able to read and understand instructions
  • Able to work with animals, disinfectants, and cleaning supplies
  • Able to perform physical work: scrubbing, mopping, bending, lifting, walking and standing for up to 10 hours a day, lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
  • Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and insurable driving record.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of people
  • Ability to work with a computer using Windows software
  • Knowledge of animal breeds, behavior, and handling
  • Knowledge of animal health, ability to identify illness preferred
  • Ability to safely handle animals, including those with health and behavioral challenges
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to follow instructions
  • Detail oriented and able to prioritize and perform duties efficiently and effectively
  • Committed to maintaining the Cleveland Animal Protective League’s high standard of animal care
  • and mission to foster compassion and end animal suffering.
  • Fear Free Certified or must become certified within six months of hire
  • Supports the APL’s desire to celebrate a diverse and inclusive culture that fuels the compassion
  • that connects us to one another.

Working Conditions
Work is performed constantly in an animal shelter that operates seven days per week with exposure to
animals, including some with questionable health and temperament concerns, high noise levels, zoonotic
diseases, and cleaning agents. The person in this position needs to constantly move about the shelter to
provide care to our shelter animals. Occasionally operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e.
calculator, copier, and printer). Constantly positions self to handle animals of all sizes in a variety of areas
and positions (low cages, high cages, on tables, on the floor, in vehicles, etc.). Constantly positions self to
perform shelter and animal cleaning functions. Constantly communicates with staff members and
volunteers who have inquiries about their job responsibilities and animal needs and must be able to
exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to detect and recognize animal behavior
that is potentially dangerous. Occasionally moves animals weighing up to 50 pounds (i.e. through the
shelter on leash or using other safe restraint and animal handling equipment, into and out of cages in the
shelter, into and out of shelter vehicles, onto and off of exam tables). Must be able to modify work
schedule to meet APL operational needs.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any
other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an
employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Our Core Values
Compassion – We are compassion in action. We believe every animal and person has value and worth
and should be treated with respect, empathy, and kindness to support the human-animal bond.

Advocacy - We are the voice for animals, dedicated to lifesaving solutions that advance their quality of life,
and promote their place in society.

Leadership – We act with integrity, creativity, duty to community, and have the courage to change. These
are driving forces that make us a leading animal welfare organization.

Innovation – We are devoted to pioneering new approaches to the evolving challenges animals face by
developing ethical, humane solutions and working in partnership with the public and animal welfare
community.

Community – We continually strive to be a diverse and inclusive team and believe we must all work
together to best fulfill our vision.

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