Loving and caring for up to 50 animals takes a lot of hands and a lot of hearts.

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering.

Volunteers make everything we do possible!

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Please keep in mind the age guidelines for volunteers:

ARRI welcomes volunteers of many ages, including teens. Teenagers (12-17) are welcome to volunteer as a team with a parent or guardian. For everyone’s safety, we limit certain activities to older teens and adults:  

  • To volunteer with dogs, you must be at least 16.
  • To volunteer with cats and small animals, you must be at least 14.
  • To volunteer in the gardens, at events, and for other stand-alone volunteer efforts, you must be at least 12 years old.

On-site Volunteers

ARRI hosts monthly volunteer orientation sessions.
 
June Volunteer Orientation | Saturday June 28 at 8:00 a.m. | Zoom
 
Our next volunteer orientation will be held on Saturday June 28 at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom. Please register for the June 28th orientation here.
 
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Become an ARRI 2025 Volunteer Event Ambassador

A volunteer ambassador assists with event and fundraising activities, such as hosting a table at community events, Beach Bash –  May 30th, Pawpalooza Events, Bark on the Beach: September 14th, and more.

Intrested in becoming an ARRI event ambassador? Click HERE.

Thank you in advance for your interest in helping Animal Rescue Rhode Island! Questions? Please email Jeanine,  jconrady@animalrescueri.org

There are many other ways you can help us today:

  • Apply to become a foster HERE. 
  • Make a contribution HERE to support ARRI’s lifesaving work.
  • Donate items from our WISH LIST.
  • Donate to our Pet Food Pantry, which provides pet food to families in need. Tips on holding your own pet food drive can be found HERE. 

You can also help us with just a few clicks! Our ability to fulfill our mission is directly related to the number of people we’re able to reach. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and share our posts. 

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On behalf of the animals in our care, THANK YOU!