Volunteer Opportunites
ARF is proud to be run almost entirely by volunteers! Volunteers make ARF successful and they have a direct impact on the number of animals that we can rescue.
Volunteers typically are required to provide a 6-12 month commitment, usually on a weekly basis, depending on the position. Volunteers are always able to take breaks from their work with ARF; we only ask that you coordinate your breaks with your fellow volunteers and provide reasonable notice.
Due to insurance reasons, you must be at least 18 yrs old to volunteer with ARF; however, some of our younger supporters have also helped ARF by donating the proceeds of bake sales and car/pet washes and by organizing toy drives for our foster dogs and cats.
Do you have questions about volunteering? Contact us at volunteering@arf.ab.ca
To volunteer for any of the positions listed below, fill out our Volunteer Application Form.
Please Note: All volunteer positions are based in the Calgary area.
Telephone Interviewers - Cat Adoption Program
Telephone Interviewers conduct the initial interviews with potential adopters. These interviews take approximately 20 minutes each and are essential to ensuring that our Policies and Procedures are met by potential adopters. All training is provided.
To volunteer as a telephone interviewer, fill out our Volunteer Application Form.
Telephone Interviewers - Dog Adoption Program
Telephone Interviewers conduct the initial interviews with potential adopters. These interviews take approximately 20-30 minutes each and are essential to ensuring that we match the right family to our pups! A commitment of three interviews a week is required, and all training is provided.
To volunteer as a telephone interviewer, fill out our Volunteer Application Form.
Follow Up Callers - Dog Adoption Program
Follow Up Callers provide five periodic checkup calls after an animal is adopted from ARF. These calls provide assistance and support to our adopters if they are experiencing any problems or concerns integrating their ARF animal into the family. Follow-up calls require a commitment of 1.5 - 2 hours per week.
To volunteer as a follow up caller, fill out our Volunteer Application Form.
Events Co-ordinator
Our Events Co-ordinator is responsible for increasing ARF's exposure within the community by identifying & booking events in Calgary that ARF should attend, and helping organize participation from our volunteers in conjunction with our Volunteer Co-ordinator.
To volunteer as the Events Co-ordinator, fill out our Volunteer Application Form.