Winnebago County Animal Services is always looking for dedicated people interested in volunteering. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check. All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation and training specific to their duties. Please complete an application if you are interested in volunteering.

Download our Volunteer Application form and our Volunteer Information form. (The .pdf file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader; the other file requires MS Word), and drop it off at Animal Services, 4517 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL.

Volunteer meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Dog exercising and socializing
• Cat socializing and brushing
• Petsmart cat adoptions and cage cleaning
• Special events
• Fundraising committee
• Newsletter committee
• Membership committee
• Public Relations committee
• Education committee
• Foster home provider
• Promoting adoption at local pet stores and
  other locations