Nonprofit
Published 3 months ago

On-Site Admin & Senior Pet Sanctuary Volunteer

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    July 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Regular weekly shifts, ideally 3–6 hours per week. Weekday daytime availability is especially helpful, such as 10 AM–1 PM or 1 PM–4 PM, or 4PM -8PM. We are flexible, but consistency is important for daily sanctuary operations.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be dependable, kind, patient, and comfortable following sanctuary procedures. This role requires regular communication, respect for caretakers, comfort around senior dogs.

    Description

    On-Site Admin & Senior Pet Sanctuary Volunteer

    We are looking for dependable local volunteers who can commit to a regular weekly shift at Moose Lodge Senior Pet Sanctuary, ideally 3–6 hours a week. This role helps keep the sanctuary running by supporting sign-ins, digital check ins with our coordinator, paperwork, light organizing, volunteer coordination, admin, and basic on-site tasks so our senior caretakers can focus on the the senior dogs, but of course you are always welcome to play with the pups!

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
    Associated Location
    Castleton-On-Hudson, NY 12033, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Moose Lodge Senior Pet Sanctuary!

    Please answer the screening questions with as much detail as you can. After reviewing your interest form, we may reach out to schedule a short phone or video call to learn more about you, answer questions, and discuss whether this role is a good fit.

    Moose Lodge is asanctuary space designed around the comfort and care of senior dogs. While our animals live in a warm, home-like environment rather than a kennel setting, the Lodge operates as a nonprofit sanctuary first and foremost. Dependable communication, kindness, patience, and consistency are very important. We are especially looking for local volunteers who can help on a regular weekly basis.

    No resume is required, but it definitely helps! You are welcome to share any relevant experience with admin work, organizing, customer service, animal care, nonprofits, caregiving, or volunteer coordination.

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