Volunteer

Want to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals? Become an FAMD Volunteer! Our volunteers perform a variety of tasks to assist in the care and adoptions of the 2,500+ animals who come through our doors each year. 

The court ordered community service program is different. Please follow the below link to be redirected to the proper page.

Court Ordered Service

 

Youth Volunteers (Ages 11-15)
Our youth volunteers work as a team to complete service projects around the shelter and spend some time with the animals. Our youth team is always supervised by a trained adult who guides them through projects and animal interactions.

Another volunteer opportunity for our youth volunteers (or volunteers of any age!) is to make blankets for our animals through Comfort for Critters. You can find instructions on making blankets, get free patterns and check out other resources.

 

 

 

 

Adult Volunteering (Ages 16*+)

Spend your time with the animals, ensuring they get the care they deserve by walking dogs, grooming and cuddling cats, preparing meals, and keeping the shelter organized and clean! Our in-shelter volunteers also provide excellent customer service to all shelter visitors and help animals find their new families! Volunteers begin their service with cleaning and enrichment tasks and then train to work hands-on with the animals.

To get started as an in-shelter volunteer, click here.

 

 

 

Group Volunteering (Ages 18+)

Get together with a group of your friends, coworkers, club members, or family members for a service day to benefit the animals! Volunteer groups may choose a project and are responsible for donating the materials and time needed to complete the project. Some projects we have but are not limited to are:

  • Cat cleaning, feeding, and grooming
  • Kennel cleaning and dog walking
  • Shelter maintenance and beautification

We can accommodate groups of up to 15 people during one volunteer session. And please be sure to provide information regarding animal or food allergies. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR AIRBORNE PEANUT ALLERGIES.

 

Foster Volunteers (Ages 18+)
Temporarily welcome an animal into your home and heart! FAMD will provide all the supplies needed, you provide the space and time. Our foster volunteers help with socializing young kittens & puppies, treating sick & injured animals, and giving animals a break from their time in the shelter. The length of time an animal needs in a foster home can vary from a few days to a few months. Work with our foster coordinator to get matched with the right foster animal for you!

To get started as a foster volunteer, click here

Questions? Contact the FAMD Volunteer Department at

Volunteers@MetroDetroitAnimals.org or 313-943-2697 ext 1016.

 

*Those under 18 years of age must have parental permission, and a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Hours recorded in the volunteer service program will NOT count towards court ordered service. Please find information on our court ordered service by clicking here.

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