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Your time, your heart, your hands — they matter here.

Fill in our volunteer application and start changing lives today.

If you’re ready to make a difference for animals and the people who love them, we’d love to hear from you.

Simply complete the Volunteer Application below and submit it online. 

FILL IN OUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Before your first shift, please complete the Volunteer Agreement so you’re all set to begin your journey with us.

Volunteer requirements

Age Guidelines (by program)

Cat Sanctuary:

  • Ages 12–15: Must volunteer with a parent or guardian.
  • Ages 16–18: May volunteer independently with parental/guardian consent.
  • Ages 19+: May volunteer as an adult
  • Volunteers must be 17+.

Adoption Centre:

  • Ages 14–18: May volunteer with parent/guardian consent.
  • Ages 19+: May volunteer independently as an adult.

Thrift Stores:

  • Ages 14–18: May volunteer with parental/guardian consent.
  • Ages 19+: May volunteer independently as an adult.

RAPS Animal Hospital:

  • Volunteers must be 19+.
  • Please note: These roles support behind-the-scenes care and do not involve direct animal interaction.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a place for you to make a difference. We look forward to welcoming you to the RAPS community.

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Commitment & Expectations

Volunteers commit to at least one shift per week. Most shifts are 2–4 hours — a small investment of time that makes a big difference for animals in our care.

  • Thrift Stores: 4-hour shifts (10am–2pm or 1pm–5pm, Monday–Friday; student shifts available 3:30–5pm)
  • Cat Sanctuary & Adoption Centre: 2–4-hour shifts (morning start at 9am; afternoon/evening start at 5pm or 6pm).
  • Animal Hospital: 2-hour shifts (4pm–6pm).
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  • To provide consistency and stability for the animals, we ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.
  • Volunteers must be willing to complete a criminal record check and sign a Volunteer Agreement before starting.
  • Volunteering at RAPS is a valued opportunity. To ensure the best experience for both animals and people, placements are made thoughtfully and may be adjusted as needed.
  • By volunteering with RAPS, you consent to photos or video taken at our locations or events being used for promotional purposes (print, web, and social media).
  • Students completing school service hours must fulfill their commitments to their supervisor’s satisfaction in order to be signed off.
  • And finally, we want to get to know you — please complete your application in your own words so we can learn about your unique voice, experiences, and passion.