Laundry Assistant – Helping Keep Shelter Life Clean & Cozy
Be a behind-the-scenes hero — because clean blankets save lives, too.
Think laundry isn’t lifesaving? Think again. As a Laundry Assistant Volunteer, you’re not just folding towels — you’re helping prevent illness, support staff, and ensure every animal has something soft and clean to cuddle into. Your behind-the-scenes work helps our shelter shine — and helps pets feel cared for while they wait for homes.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for detail-oriented, task-focused volunteers who:
Enjoy keeping things organized, clean, and tidy
Are comfortable lifting light to moderate loads of laundry
Want to make a huge impact in a short amount of time
Can work independently or with a team
Understand the importance of cleanliness in an animal care environment
Responsibilities
Check in with staff to see if laundry or dishes need to be collected from animal pods
Wash, dry, and fold linens (blankets, towels, etc.) following staff instructions
Return clean linens to the proper storage areas or directly to kennel pods
Help maintain cleanliness and organization of laundry and dish areas
Follow shelter safety and sanitization protocols to prevent spread of illness
The Impact
It may not be glamorous, but it’s absolutely essential. By ensuring every dog and cat has a clean blanket and sanitized toy, you help:
Reduce the risk of disease and cross-contamination
Provide a more comforting and dignified space for shelter pets
Lighten the workload for staff so they can focus on urgent animal needs
Maintain the overall health and morale of the entire shelter
Your work behind the scenes keeps our shelter running — and keeps our pets healthier, happier, and more adoptable.
What you need to get started:
Animal Health Training - Animal Health
Volunteer duties, access and privileges are only valid for the duration of the assigned shift in which they have chosen on the on-line volunteer scheduling system. There is a 15-minute grace period before and after each shift so that the volunteer may prepare and/or end their volunteer assignments.
