CORPORATE & GROUP VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer Together.
Make a Difference.

Bring your team together for a meaningful volunteer experience that supports animals and strengthens connections.

Good things happen when teams show up

Shared projects. New connections. A chance to make an animal’s day a little brighter.

Take a look at how groups like yours are putting their time and teamwork to work for our community.

Before You Plan

Volunteers must be 16 or older. Have your group size and two or three preferred dates ready when you complete the interest form.

Team Building for the Animals

Available most Thursdays and Fridays at our South Elgin Shelter.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience with your group while supporting our mission. We include team-building activities designed to encourage collaboration and connection.

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This visit includes three interactive breakout sessions:

Preparing treats, enrichment items, and soft bedding for animals in our care
One-on-one time with our adoptable pets
A guided tour of our South Elgin shelter

To help support the care of our animals and cover materials, we suggest a donation of:

$500 for groups of 3–6 participants
$1,000 for groups of 7–12 participants

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Outdoor Projects

Available on an as-needed basis at our Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Elburn.

For teams that enjoy outdoor work, this is a great opportunity to get active while contributing to the care and upkeep of our Wildlife Center grounds.

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Projects may include:

Sprucing up outdoor animal enclosures
Trimming and clearing nature trails
General landscaping and beautification projects

Location:
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center – Elburn Forest Preserve

To help support the care of our animals and cover materials, we suggest a donation of:

$500 for groups of 3–6 participants
$1,000 for groups of 7–12 participants

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Corporate or Group Adoption Event Opportunities

Available most Saturdays or Sundays (location may vary).

As a Corporate or Group Adoption Event Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in helping guests connect with dogs at local adoption events.

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This hands-on position requires 4 to 10 volunteers per event.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle dogs confidently and safely on a leash
Greet and engage with the public, facilitating introductions between adoptables and potential adopters
Support adoption staff as needed, ensuring positive, memorable experiences for all

To help support the care of our animals and cover materials, we suggest a donation of:

$750 for groups of 4–10 participants

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GIVING BACK ON THE CLOCK

Have Volunteer
Time Off?

With Volunteer Time Off, you can volunteer most days 8 AM–4 PM, in a variety of ways—assisting at adoption events, cutting treats, doing dishes or laundry, weeding, or supporting other shelter tasks.

Your time and effort directly support the animals in our care and help keep our operations running smoothly. Every hour makes an impact!