ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the

Garden State Animal Rescue Center!

While we currently do not have a physical adoption facility, we operate as a Foster-Based Organization. We rely on our volunteers and fosters to help provide the best care possible for our animals.

Join us in advancing our mission to advocate for all animals across

New Jersey!

VOLUNTEER PROCESS

AGE REQUIREMENT

All volunteers must be at least 16 years old to be eligible to volunteer for the GSARC. Any individual wishing to become a volunteer and is under the age of 18, our Administrative Staff will schedule an additional interview with the interested individual and a parent or guardian.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Complete a new volunteer application online.

Please be honest with your answers and consider whether or not volunteering with us is the right fit for you! If accepted, you will be contacted with the next appropriate steps.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Orientations are held once a month. This orientation is currently hybrid and may occur either web-based or in-person and will cover basics about our organization and more information on the volunteer process.

NEW VOLUNTEER FEE

New Volunteers are required to pay a $25 fee. This fee covers your background check, volunteer t-shirt, and photo ID and will accepted at the end of orientation in the form of cash, or credit card.

TRAINING

Train with a mentor (Staff or Volunteer) and learn the basic needs throughout the rescue.

After you complete your training, meet with Administrative Staff to discuss your interests and find your best fit in the organization!

VOLUNTEER

Once you complete your volunteer training. You can begin scheduling to volunteer on your own schedule.

Apply To Volunteer Here!