Start Your Volunteer Journey
Use your time, your talent, and your heart to save lives.
Be Part of the Crew That Saves Lives.
Volunteers are the heart and hands of our mission. Every rescue, every adoption, every second chance we give —
it all begins with people like you.
Whether you volunteer once a week or once a month, your time and compassion help animals find safety, healing, and love.
When you join The Rescue Crew, you join a community built on kindness, teamwork, and a shared belief that
every life matters.
Start Your Volunteer Journey
Start Your Volunteer Journey
Before submitting your application, please complete our Volunteer Orientation & Training Video.
In this video, you’ll learn who we are, how our foster-based rescue operates, and the many ways you can get involved.
You’ll answer a few quick questions along the way, and when you finish, you’ll automatically be directed to the Volunteer Application & Agreement Form.
This step ensures every new volunteer understands our mission, expectations, and values before officially joining the Crew.
Volunteer Opportunities
There’s a place for everyone on the Crew — whether you prefer hands-on animal care, behind-the-scenes support, creative roles, or leadership opportunities.
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Process adoption applications, conduct background checks, finalize adoptions, and follow up with adopters. Strong communication and organization skills are key.
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Manage shelter intake and rescue coordination. It’s often fast-paced and emotionally heavy work — but incredibly meaningful.
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Support foster caregivers, coordinate vetting, and assist with medical care needs. Basic medical knowledge or willingness to learn is welcome.
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Provide daily care, enrichment, and support for the cats residing at The PURRfect Match adoption center. Help ensure every cat stays healthy, comfortable, and ready to meet their forever family.
Morning and evening cat care and cleaning shifts are available, or you can further train to welcome visitors and assist with adoptions during public hours.
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Onboard, support, train, and communicate with foster caregivers and volunteers — strengthening the backbone of our network.
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Capture photos, write bios, manage social media, and share our stories to help pets find homes.
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Coordinate fundraising, adoption events, and community outreach efforts.
Click on a volunteer team role to learn more.
Join our Board or Executive Leadership Team
If you have experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, marketing, veterinary medicine, or governance — we’d love to hear from you.
Board and leadership volunteers shape the strategic direction of The Rescue Crew and strengthen the lifesaving impact we can make together.
How to Apply:
Submit a brief statement of interest and resume to board@rescuecrew.org.
Please share your relevant skills, background, and passion for animal welfare.
Ready to Get Started?
Once you’ve completed the orientation video above, you’ll be directed to the Volunteer Application & Agreement Form.
From there, our team will follow up to help you find your perfect fit on the Crew.
Every volunteer plays a part in saving lives —
thank you for being that lifeline.
Serving pets and people across Minnesota — especially the Twin Cities and surrounding communities.