Volunteer

IMPACT for Animals is comprised entirely of volunteers. Volunteers are vital to the existence of our organization. We would love to welcome your contributions of time, talent, and/or funds. As IMPACT pets are each housed in a loving foster environment, we cannot provide  opportunities such as dog walking or shelter volunteers. Volunteers providing direct hands on interactions with the animals must be at least 21 years of age. Click here to fill out the Volunteer Application, or feel free to contact us for further information.

Fostering
Foster homes for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens
Our foster families are one of the most vital facets of our program, as they are the initial lifeline for our IMPACT animals.  We are ALWAYS in need of foster homes. We are often unable to assist animals in need because we simply do not have a place for them to reside while waiting for  their permanent placement. Our foster placements are nearly always full. Perhaps you would consider providing a loving foster home for a pet awaiting adoption.  Click here for more information on our Foster Program.     Click here to fill out our Foster Application.

Pet Services
Groomers
We are committed to ensuring that our animals maintain the highest level of cleanliness in their grooming. We can always use the volunteer services of experienced groomers.

Trainers
Many of the pets that come into our program would benefit from training opportunities. We can always use the services of experienced trainers who might provide scholarships for training opportunities.

Professional Photographers
Many of our adoptions occur as the result of online browsing through our website and PetFinder. "A picture says a thousand words," is so very  true for our animals! Attractive photos, posted on our adoption sites, just might make the difference between a pet being noticed and seriously considered for adoption by a potential family, or simple glossed over. If you are an experienced professional photographer who might volunteer his or her expertise at some of our monthly adoption events, please give us a call.

Monthly Adoption Events
Assist with set up of event, usually completed the Friday evening before event; assist with break down of cages on Sunday afternoon.

Annual Trivia Night
PR and Fundraising: Solicit and secure donations from area businesses and indivduals; promote and advertise event
Trivia Night: Assist in set up and take down of event, assist in event activities such as raffle ticket sales, silent auction table, refreshment table, scorekeeping, answer scorers, etc.

Business, Group Or Individual Fundraiser Events
As a non-profit rescue group, IMPACT's survival is based on contributions, adoption fees, and fundraisers.  Many animals come to us with extraordinary needs, and your donations directly help. The entire "staff" of IMPACT are volunteers, so you can rest assured that every donation directly benefits the animals, and only the animals!

Some Ideas for Fundraiser Events
Perhaps you could organize or host an event and donate the proceeds or portion of the proceeds to help the animals. Some examples of past fundraising events include selling of candy bars at a private business, ongoing recycling project by adoptive family, car wash by church group, bake sale by scout group, Snow Cone / Shaved Ice event by private business, home parties (candles, purses, etc.). We greatly appreciate any size donation, as well as your creative efforts. Contact us if you might be interested.