Volunteer in an NYC Animal Shelter
ACC welcomes young people between 6 and 17 to volunteer inside its shelters helping animals feel comfortable through socialization, enrichment activities, and basic care support alongside staff. It is one of the only shelter programs in the city open to volunteers this young, making it great for families.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
2 hrs
Where
New York, NY
Min age
6+
Hosted by
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Reviews
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.