Volunteer Opportunities

Make a difference for animals in our community! 🐾

 

The ASTRO Foundation relies on volunteers every day to care for cats and dogs, support our Thrift & Gift Shop, and assist with adoption and outreach events. Whether you can help once a week or every day, we’d love to have you on the team!

All volunteers should complete our Volunteer Interest Form or email us at info@astrofoundation.org for more information. Volunteers under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian to volunteer alongside them.

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🏠 Adoption Center Roles​

🐱 Community Cat Room Reset

• Shift: 9:00–10:00 AM (1 volunteer daily)

• Help tidy and reset the community cat room each morning—clean litter boxes, refresh food and water, and create a calm, clean space for our feline guests.

🐾 Cattery Kennel Reset

• Shift: 9:00–11:00 AM (2 volunteers daily)

• Clean and reset adoptable cat kennels: replace bedding, sanitize surfaces, refresh food/water, and give cats some love.

🧴 Cattery Isolation Volunteer

• Shift: 9:00–11:00 AM (1–2 volunteers daily)

• Support cats in isolation recovering from illnesses like ringworm. Tasks include cleaning, feeding, and laundry. PPE and training provided.

🧺 Dishes, Litter Boxes & Laundry

• Shift: 9:00–11:00 AM (1 volunteer daily)

• Keep the shelter running smoothly by washing dishes, sanitizing litter boxes, folding towels, and restocking supplies.

🐶 Canine Kennel Reset

• Shift: 9:00–11:00 AM (1 volunteer daily)

• Assist with morning kennel cleaning, fresh water, new bedding, and a little love for our dogs before they start their day.

🐕 Dog Walking & Playtime

• Shifts: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM & 3:00–5:00 PM (flexible)

• Give our dogs enrichment through walking, play, and socialization—helping them stay happy, healthy, and ready for adoption!
   

🐾 Community & Animal Roles

🐈 Colony Caregiver (Oakdale or Riverbank)

• Shift: One or more mornings/week, ~9:00–9:30 AM

• Feed and monitor community cat colonies. Must be 18+, comfortable driving and handling supplies.

🚗 Animal Transport Volunteer

• Shift: Thursdays (6:30–7:30 AM and/or 3:00–4:00 PM); additional shifts as needed

• Transport cats and dogs to veterinary appointments. Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Mileage reimbursement available. Standby drivers welcome.

🐾 Adoption Events Team Member

• Schedule: Varies

• Showcase adoptable pets at community events: set up displays, care for animals, transport them, and help finalize adoptions. Outgoing animal lovers encouraged!

🐱 Petco Riverbank Cat Condo Reset

• Shifts: Morning 8:00–9:00 AM & Evening 7:00–8:00 PM (flexible)

• Clean and refresh cat condos at Petco Riverbank, keeping them inviting for potential adopters.
   

🛍️ Thrift & Gift Shop Roles

💚 Sales Associate

• Location: ASTRO Thrift & Gift Shop, 250 E. E Street, Oakdale

• Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (two-hour shifts or longer between 9:30 AM–5:30 PM)

• Support rescue pets by helping with sales, restocking, displays, and greeting customers. Every purchase funds lifesaving programs for local animals.
   

❤️ Join the Team

Whether you love walking dogs, cuddling cats, helping behind the scenes, or supporting our Thrift & Gift Shop, there’s a place for you at ASTRO!

👉 Complete our Volunteer Interest Form or email us at info@astrofoundation.org to get started.