Volunteer: Doggy Day OutAt ACAR, we strive to get our dogs as much time outside of the shelter as possible to give them a break from the stress of the kennels and to get better behavior notes to get a more accurate depiction of who the dog is outside of this environment. We welcome our volunteers to take a dog on an offsite adventure to any dog-friendly location of their choosing (with the exception of off-leash dog parks). This includes nature trails, stores, restaurants, even your house! If you want to keep the adventure going, our volunteers can also take the dog home for a doggy sleepover and return the next day. All supplies will be provided. Requirements: No dog parksDog must remain on a leash while outdoorsVolunteer must have access to reliable transportationDogs should be kept separate from unknown animalsHave fun!How to participate: Sign up to become an ACAR volunteer by creating an accountComplete a Hands-On Training SessionOnce you have been trained, you can participate in Doggy Day Out anytime we are open to the public! Dogs can be picked up after 10:30am Tuesday through Saturday and can return to us by 5:00pm.Program: Animal Resources At ACAR, we strive to get our dogs as much time outside of the shelter as possible to give them a break from the stress of the kennels and to get better behavior notes to get a more accurate depiction of who the dog is outside of this environment. We welcome our volunteers to take a dog on an offsite adventure to any dog-friendly location of their choosing (with the exception of off-leash dog parks). This includes nature trails, stores, restaurants, even your house! If you want to keep the adventure going, our volunteers can also take the dog home for a doggy sleepover and return the next day. All supplies will be provided. Requirements: No dog parksDog must remain on a leash while outdoorsVolunteer must have access to reliable transportationDogs should be kept separate from unknown animalsHave fun!How to participate: Sign up to become an ACAR volunteer by creating an accountComplete a Hands-On Training SessionOnce you have been trained, you can participate in Doggy Day Out anytime we are open to the public! Dogs can be picked up after 10:30am Tuesday through Saturday and can return to us by 5:00pm.Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dog Walking - PM ShiftThis opportunity focuses on walking and rotating dogs either through our play yard or on the walking trail. This shift is in the afternoons from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Requirements - Completion of Hands-On Training session - Long pants and close-toed shoes Highly Recommend - Water bottle - Treat pouch (we can provide treats) - Poop bags (we can provide dependent on supply) Program: Animal Resources This opportunity focuses on walking and rotating dogs either through our play yard or on the walking trail. This shift is in the afternoons from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Requirements - Completion of Hands-On Training session - Long pants and close-toed shoes Highly Recommend - Water bottle - Treat pouch (we can provide treats) - Poop bags (we can provide dependent on supply) Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dog Walking - AM ShiftThis opportunity focuses on walking and rotating dogs either through our play yard or on the walking trail. This shift is in the mornings from 8am-10am. Requirements - Completion of Hands-On Training session - Long pants and close-toed shoes Highly Recommend - Water bottle - Treat pouch (we can provide treats) - Poop bags (we can provide dependent on supply) Program: Animal Resources This opportunity focuses on walking and rotating dogs either through our play yard or on the walking trail. This shift is in the mornings from 8am-10am. Requirements - Completion of Hands-On Training session - Long pants and close-toed shoes Highly Recommend - Water bottle - Treat pouch (we can provide treats) - Poop bags (we can provide dependent on supply) Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cat Cleaning AMFor those that prefer the cuddly kitties, we have a chance for you to help staff clean our adoptable cats. We will provide training and and support until you feel comfortable to do it yourself. You're welcome to provide enrichment while you clean and play with them once the cleaning is done. This is will be highly appreciated and needed during kitten season (March-November). Cleaning times will be Tuesday - Saturday from 8am-10am. We want our kitties looking and feeling their best before our adopters come in! Program: Animal Resources For those that prefer the cuddly kitties, we have a chance for you to help staff clean our adoptable cats. We will provide training and and support until you feel comfortable to do it yourself. You're welcome to provide enrichment while you clean and play with them once the cleaning is done. This is will be highly appreciated and needed during kitten season (March-November). Cleaning times will be Tuesday - Saturday from 8am-10am. We want our kitties looking and feeling their best before our adopters come in! Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Foster Coordinator AidHave you ever been curious about what goes into a foster program? This is a great way to learn! You can aid the Foster Program Coordinator with prepping supplies, gathering pictures and information for foster pleas, and helping with sending animals into their new temporary home. Hands-On Training Session Required before signing up. Program: Animal Resources Have you ever been curious about what goes into a foster program? This is a great way to learn! You can aid the Foster Program Coordinator with prepping supplies, gathering pictures and information for foster pleas, and helping with sending animals into their new temporary home. Hands-On Training Session Required before signing up. Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cat CuddlerProgram: Animal Resources Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dog WranglerProgram: Animal Resources Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Hands-On Training SessionsThis opportunity is required for new volunteers. We will go over our policies, have a hands-on demonstration, and a tour of the building. Program: Animal Resources This opportunity is required for new volunteers. We will go over our policies, have a hands-on demonstration, and a tour of the building. Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: May Training SessionsThis opportunity is required for new volunteers. We will go over our policies, have a hands-on demonstration, and a tour of the building. If your session starts before 10:30am please contact the Site Supervisor to gain access through the main gate. Program: Animal Resources This opportunity is required for new volunteers. We will go over our policies, have a hands-on demonstration, and a tour of the building. If your session starts before 10:30am please contact the Site Supervisor to gain access through the main gate. Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Parks Motor Group of Gainesville Adoption Event 4/18/26We are looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming adoption event with Parks Motor Group of Gainesville. You can meet us at the event (3333 N Main Street Gainesville, FL 32609) to help set up and to walk dogs at 8:45am. The event lasts until 1pm but we understand if you can't stay the whole time. Your time is appreciated! Program: Animal Resources We are looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming adoption event with Parks Motor Group of Gainesville. You can meet us at the event (3333 N Main Street Gainesville, FL 32609) to help set up and to walk dogs at 8:45am. The event lasts until 1pm but we understand if you can't stay the whole time. Your time is appreciated! Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026 Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Play Group RunnerThis opportunity will give you a chance to run dogs to and from play group. Don't worry you get to watch them play too! This is a big assistance to staff as they try to get as many dogs into play groups as possible. There will be a short training session in the beginning and then we will start the fun! Requirements - Long pants and close-toed shoes Program: Animal Resources This opportunity will give you a chance to run dogs to and from play group. Don't worry you get to watch them play too! This is a big assistance to staff as they try to get as many dogs into play groups as possible. There will be a short training session in the beginning and then we will start the fun! Requirements - Long pants and close-toed shoes Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |