Volunteering
There are a variety of positions at the City of Oshawa to suit your interests, skills and schedule. Volunteers are a dynamic addition to our events and programs.
Oshawa Animal Services offers many exciting volunteer experiences such as:
- Dog walking
- Feline enrichment
- Pet photography
- Adoption promotion
Volunteering with Oshawa Animal Services is sure to be fun and exciting. You will be contributing to the physical and emotional well being of the animals in our care.
How to get involved
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and complete the following steps:
- Fill out each of the following forms:
- Drop off your completed forms to Oshawa Animal Services (919 Farewell St. Oshawa)
- After you submit your application:
- We will connect with you for an interview.
- After the interview, you must attend orientation and training with an Animal Services team member.
Our foster program temporarily provides a safe and loving home for cats and dogs in need. They will stay in foster until they can return to our adoption centre to find loving homes. Our program offers a second chance to many animals. All supplies and medical care for animals in foster are covered.
Reasons animals will enter the adoption program:
- Too young for adoption
- Pregnant and nursing cats and dogs
- Sick or injured
- Socialization
Fostering can last a few days or as long as 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the particular animal's needs. If you are interested in fostering, please fill out the foster applications below for dogs or cats.
If you have further questions please call 905-436-3311 or email [email protected] for more information.
We need volunteers who enjoy working with children and community members to help with events and recreation programs during the year.
Please note that only suitable candidates will be considered for placement.
How to volunteer:
- You must be 14 years and older.
- Complete a volunteer placement application form
- We will contact selected volunteers to attend an orientation and interview session.
- Intake sessions take place in the fall and spring.
Criminal information requests (Vulnerable Sector Checks) are required. A letter will be provided at the orientation to bring to the police station to start the process.
If you have questions, email [email protected].
Applications are closed and will reopen in January.
Other Opportunities
Volunteer Durham – Discover a variety of volunteer opportunities in our community.
Are you in Grade 7 to 12? Volunteer with the Oshawa Youth Council.
Volunteer on an advisory committee
Share your time and talents with our seniors.