Animals volunteer opportunities in Dallas–Fort Worth
189 open volunteer roles from 57 organizations across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Love dogs and like helping people? Help a service dog in training!
Dogs for Better Lives has a unique opportunity to transform shelter dogs into service dogs for people with disabilities. You can play an important part in this transformative and life changing journey by fostering a shelter dog that has been…
TNR Coordinator – Help Community Cats
Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAs) is building a community-based Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program to humanely manage community cat populations. Caretakers, homeowners, and business owners all play a role in caring for cats in their neighborhoods, and…
Adoption Counselors Needed
Help cats find new forever homes at our weekly adoption events! New Beginnings Cat Rescue is a non-profit organization that rescues cats and kittens from local shelters when they are running out of time. We hold adoption events at the Garland…
Cage Cleaners Needed
Get your weekly dose of cat love from New Beginnings Cat Rescue! NBCR maintains the adoption center at the Garland PetSmart. The cats and kittens need daily attention, feeding, watering, grooming, cleaning litter boxes, and of course play and social…
Local Community Cat Care and Feeder Team Member
🐾 Local Cat Care Volunteer (Friendly Team, Training Provided) Join a caring local team helping feed and care for community cats in the Farmers Branch / Addison area. We're looking for dependable volunteers to assist with feeding visits in the late…
PET THERAPY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS
Those Who Can, Do - Those Who Can Do More, Volunteer Pet Therapy Pets have an innate ability for faithful companionship and unconditional love for those around them. As a pet owner you know this! You know the amazing feeling you feel when your pet…
Social Media Volunteer – Help Dogs Get Adopted
Do you need community service hours or simply want to help rescue dogs ? If you have a Facebook account , you can assist our rescue by posting adoptable dogs in Facebook groups and receive volunteer credit! Easy & Flexible: Post on Facebook groups…
Share Rescue Dogs on Facebook
Do you need community service hours or simply want to help rescue dogs ? If you have a Facebook account , you can assist our rescue by posting adoptable dogs in Facebook groups and receive volunteer credit! Easy & Flexible: Post on Facebook groups…
NonProfit Grant Writer
Texas CARES is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to rescuing and rehabilitating cats in need, finding them loving forever homes, and promoting animal welfare education within our community. With over 20 years of experience, our…
Transporter
Paws in the City is looking for Transporters! This role is responsible for safely transporting animals to and from adoption events, and partner locations. Commitment: Varies based on need; typically on an as-needed basis with flexible scheduling.…
Fostering
Paws in the City is looking for Foster Volunteers! This role provides temporary, in-home care for rescued animals, helping them transition from rescue to a forever home. Commitment: Timeframe varies widely; some animals are adopted within weeks,…
Content Creator
Paws in the City is looking for Content Creators! This role is responsible for capturing and producing engaging visual content that showcases rescue animals, events, and the mission of PAWS. Commitment: Approximately 2–5 hours per month, with…
Event Host
Paws in the City is looking for Event Hosts! This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising events that drive awareness and support for PAWS. Event Hosts are outgoing, well-connected individuals who are excited to…
Digital Copywriter
Paws in the City is looking for a Digital Copywriter! This role is responsible for creating compelling written content that drives engagement, donations, and awareness across digital channels. Commitment: Approximately 2–4 hours per month, with…
Cat Foster Parent
We are always looking for more foster homes so that we can help more cats. Help save the lives of homeless cats and kittens by providing a foster home. Our animals stay in foster homes until a forever home is found for them at our weekly adoption…
Merchandise Manager
Paws in the City is looking for a Merchandise Manager! This role is responsible for building and managing the online merchandise store, including product strategy, availability, and overall performance using WooCommerce and Printify. Commitment:…
Wanted: One couch. Two hands to scratch. - Dallas
It doesn’t take a massive backyard or a complicated setup to save an animal—sometimes, it just takes a couch and a willing volunteer. By joining the Doobert community, you get access to a massive, supportive tribe of rescuers who have your back from…
Foster Success Partner, Onboarding (Welcoming Committee)
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Animal Intake Admin
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Donor Relationship Coordinator
Here at Dallas Pets Alive we rescue and help the healthy and treatable pets at greatest risk for euthanasia at our partner shelters. We also provide assistance and resources to pet owners having problems so significant that they need to surrender…
Events Coordinator (Volunteer)
Making Dallas a No-Kill city is a big job and as a volunteer-based organization, we need a lot of great volunteers to do it. As an Adoption Events Coordinator, you'll support the assistant events director and development director in the Dallas Pets…
Representative, Adoption Operations (Adoptline)- Fridays
Representative, Adoption Operations (Adoptline) Remote Volunteer Position Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is…
Representative, Adoption Operations (Adoptline)- Thursdays
Representative, Adoption Operations (Adoptline) Remote Volunteer Position Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is…
Medical Inbox Coordinator
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Medical Needs Coordinator
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
TikTok Social Media Manager
Dogs Matter is a unique and innovative 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide the needed services and support to gain long-term sobriety and stability and provide a healthy and loving environment for their dog. Dogs Matter is the only…
Dogs Matter Foster Coordinator (Virtual)
Making Dallas a No-Kill city is a big job and as a volunteer-based organization, we need a lot of great volunteers to do it. Dallas Pets Alive relies heavily on foster homes to save animals from euthanasia. As a Dogs Matter Foster Coordinator, you…
Adoption Counselor (REMOTE)
Adoption Counselor Remote Volunteer Position Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the…
Recovery Rides-Transport Driver (HYBRID)
Recovery Rides - Transport Driver Hybrid Volunteer Position Dogs Matter is a unique and innovative 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide the needed services and support to gain long-term sobriety and stability and provide a healthy and…
Rescue Assistant Director - Canine
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Assistant, Rescue (Owner Surrender Board)
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Shelter Admin (Dallas Animal Services)
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Shelter Admin (Irving)
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Medical Intake Coordinator
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Medical Clearance Coordinator
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Videographer (HYBRID)
Videographer Hybrid Volunteer Position Dogs Matter is a unique and innovative 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide the needed services and support to gain long-term sobriety and stability, and provide a healthy and loving environment…
Volunteer Director of Social Media
Volunteer Director of Social Media Dogslife’s mission is to help families with financial challenges afford critical cancer treatment for their beloved dogs. To many, a dog is not simply a pet; they are part of the family. Unfortunately, many…
Volunteer Director of Website & Digital Experience
Volunteer Director of Website & Digital Experience Dogslife’s mission is to help families with financial challenges afford critical cancer treatment for their beloved dogs. To many, a dog is not simply a pet; they are part of the family.…
A Hospice Patient Visit with your Certified Pet
VITAS Healthcare invites friendly and well-behaved pets to join the Paw Pals program, in which animals and their humans learn how to visit patients at the end of life. A registered VITAS Paw Pals visitor can offer comfort, bring back memories,…
Rewards & Recognition Coordinator
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Grant Writer – Government Grants Specialist
Dogs Matter is a unique and innovative 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide the needed services and support to gain long-term sobriety and stability and provide a healthy and loving environment for their pet. Dogs Matter is the only…
Graphic Designer - Humane Society of Dallas County (REMOTE)
Humane Society of Dallas County has grown from a home based cat rescue to a dog and cat shelter that has served the community of Dallas County for over 40 years. We foster a respect for all life by providing shelter, love and medical care for all of…
Volunteer Director of Volunteers
Dogslife’s mission is to help families with financial challenges afford critical cancer treatment for their beloved dogs. To many, a dog is not simply a pet; they are part of the family. Unfortunately, many families must forego critical cancer…
Behavioral Administrator
Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to…
Website Lead
Dogs Matter is a unique and innovative 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide the needed services and support to gain long-term sobriety and stability, and provide a healthy and loving environment for their pet. Dogs Matter is the only…
Vaccine Clinic, The Bridge Homeless Shelter, Saturday, November 7th, 9am - 12pm
Be involved in your community! Volunteer with us at the Bridge Homeless Shelter! Responsibilities include: Assisting with unloading supply van, setting up clinic, greeting clients and their pets. Handing out forms, pens, clipboards, assisting with…
Hospice Volunteering, be part of the final journey
Pet visits, massages, haircuts and more may be performed as long as all the proper certifications and/or licenses are in place. Visits are preformed wherever the patient calls home. Training is…
Living Hope Ranch Work Day
Join us for day-to-day activities and special events. Volunteers help with client services, caring for the horses and beautification of the facility. Volunteers schedule by appointment with…
Community Cat Feeder and Caregiver in North Dallas
Addison Cat Crew is seeking dependable volunteers to help care for a managed community cat colony in the Addison area. We have created a very organized and caring system for these cats over the years…
Social Media Dog Promoter
◦ • ● ◉ ✿ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 . ✿◉● • ◦ As we're based in ★ 彡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨 彡 ★ , posting in fb group cities in and around the Plano area makes the most sense to get the most adopters…
Horse Leader/Side-walker
Day Camp Helper - Sessions - side walker, activities helper, horse leader, in our evening classes (Tues, Wed & Thur.) Available Volunteer areas: Whether you are interested in volunteering on a weekly…
PetSmart Cat Program - Lakewood
Please only sign up for one shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help you get officially scheduled. Please do not go to PetSmart until we have contacted you. We deeply appreciate your…
PetSmart Cat Program - City Place
Please only sign up for one shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help you get officially scheduled. Please do not go to PetSmart until we have contacted you. We deeply appreciate your…
PetSmart Cat Program - Greenville Ave.
Please only sign up for one shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help you get officially scheduled. Please do not go to PetSmart until we have contacted you. We deeply appreciate your…
PetSmart Cat Program - Denton
Please only sign up for one shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help you get officially scheduled. Please do not go to PetSmart until we have contacted you. We deeply appreciate your…
Court Appointed Community Service
Please only sign up for 1 shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help get you officially scheduled. Please do not come to the shelter until you have been contacted & scheduled. The SPCA…
Reading To Rescues
Please only sign up for 1 shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help get you officially scheduled. Please do not come to the shelter until you have been contacted & scheduled. The SPCA…
Laundry and Dish Cleaners needed!
Please only sign up for 1 shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help get you officially scheduled. Please do not come to the shelter until you have been contacted & scheduled. Volunteers…
Dog Walking Heroes and Cleaning Crew
Please only sign up for 1 shift. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to help get you officially scheduled. Please do not come to the shelter until you have been contacted & scheduled. The SPCA…
Common questions
Where can I volunteer for animals causes in Dallas?
There are 189 open animals volunteer positions across Dallas–Fort Worth right now, spread across 57 organizations, with Dallas Pets Alive! currently posting the most (24). They're concentrated in Dallas, McKinney, and Rowlett.
Do I need to sign up in advance to volunteer?
Almost always, yes. Every listing links back to where it was posted — the organization's own site, or a portal like Idealist or Voly — and you register there. Some roles ask for an orientation or a background check first, especially those working with children or in healthcare settings. Good Deeds Dallas doesn't take signups itself; it points you at the source.
How current are these animals listings?
Every source is rechecked weekly, and one-time events are removed the day after they happen, so what you see is what was live as of October 19, 2026. Listings also pass a quality check that removes duplicates, paid positions, and donation drives that aren't actually volunteer roles.