I Have Completed the PAWS Chicago Orientation…
What are my next steps so that I can start saving lives?
 

It’s time to begin! As an active volunteer, you are now able to sign up for various volunteer opportunities listed on our volunteer opportunities sign-up page. You can also call the Volunteer Program Manager to inquire about current volunteer opportunities at 773-521-1408 ext. 236.
For more information on each volunteer opportunity, click here.


Adoption Program

Weekend Adoption Events – Sign up for specific events on the Volunteer Page.
Dog Walking/Cat Socialization/Administrative (3516 W. 26th Street in Chicago) – Sign-up for a shift on the Volunteer Page or by contacting the Volunteer Program Manager (773.521.1408 ext.236 or shosemann@pawschicago.org)

Foster Care Program - Complete the foster care application online and fax it to 773.521.1142 or email (jhoffman@pawschicago.org). We will contact you regarding foster opportunities.

Administrative – Sign-up for a shift on the Volunteer Page or by contacting the Volunteer Program Manager (773.521.1408 ext.236 or shosemann@pawschicago.org)

Adoption Inquiry Calls - Sign-up for a shift on the Volunteer Page or by contacting the Adoption Program Manager (773.521.1408 ext.241 or cwitte@pawschicago.org)

Adoption Follow Up Calls - Sign-up for a shift on the Volunteer Page or by contacting the Adoption Assistant (773.521.1408 ext.275 or liwanenko@pawschicago.org)

Animal Admissions Volunteers - Sign-up for a shift on the Volunteer Page or by contacting the Adoption Program Admissions Manager (773.521.1408 ext.233 or krobson@pawschicago.org)

Cat Adoption Center - (2337 N. Clark Street in Chicago) – Sign up on the Volunteer Page or contact the Volunteer Program Manager (773.521.1408 ext.236 or shosemann@pawschicago.org) to schedule a one-on-one training session at the Cat Adoption Center.


Community Outreach and Humane Education
Sign up on the Volunteer Page or contact the Community Outreach Manager (773.521.1408 ext. 238 or surobinson@pawschicago.org) to volunteer for presentations, community outreach events, volunteer brigade work days, and administrative help. Registration for specific Community Outreach events is available on the Volunteer Page.


Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic (3516 W. 26th St. in Chicago)
Recovery Room & Administrative - Sign up for a shift on the Volunteer Page or contact the Clinic Director (773.521.1081 ext.226 or lhinze@pawschicago.org).


Development Office (1110 W. 35th St. in Chicago)
Special Events 
We will send emails requesting volunteers for special events throughout the year.
Junior Board
To learn more about becoming a PAWS Chicago Junior Board member, click here.
Administrative
Sign up for shift on the Volunteer Page