Almost Home Adoptions

Become a Volunteer . . . How to Get Started

The first step to becoming a volunteer is to attend a Volunteer Orientation session. Volunteer Orientations are held at our adoption center:

Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats
6010 West 88th Avenue (88th and Harlan)
Westminster, CO  80031


Upcoming Volunteer Orientations.

Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m.

Examples of ways YOU can make a difference

• Fostering cats and kittens until they are ready for adoption
• Fundraising and grant writing
• Laundry and cleaning
• Fostering
• Facility maintenance
• Feedings
• Staffing information booths at events
• Adoption counselor

Volunteering at Almost Home Adoptions – Q&A

What are the requirements?

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and be able to lift 25 pounds.

How do I get started?

Attend a two-hour Volunteer Orientation.  Our program is rewarding and fun, but demands a significant service-based commitment on your part. Please carefully consider your schedule and your ability to commit your time.

What is my time commitment?

Volunteers keep a regular schedule of 4 hours per week. Your shift will be "fixed" (same time, same day each week). You commit to a minimum of 100 hours of service (a six-month continuous commitment). 

May I volunteer more than one shift per week?

Yes!  Many of our volunteers give their time more than once a week, sometimes even in two or more service areas. We are especially interested in recruiting long-term volunteers. Many of our volunteers have been with us for many years and have completed thousands of volunteer hours!

What does a volunteer at Almost Home Adoptions do?

All new volunteers start in the adoption center as Cat Care Assistants, performing direct animal and facility care including: cleaning cat rooms, changing/scooping litter boxes, feeding the cats, doing laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and mopping. Additional training is required for some volunteer positions.  Open positions and requirements will be posted on the Volunteer Board at the Adoption Center.

What is the harm if I don’t show up for my shift?

First, the volunteers who do show up carry a heavier load by doing 2 jobs at once. Second, by signing up and then not showing up, you are depriving someone else of the opportunity to participate and make a difference.

I only need 20 hours of community service for school. Can I fulfill this requirement at Almost Home Adoptions?

No. We do not accept volunteers doing community service for school.

I have been ordered by a court to do community service. Can I fulfill this requirement at Almost Home Adoptions?

No. We do not accept volunteers doing court-ordered service.