Volunteer Info & FAQ

If interested in volunteering, please submit the “Contact Our Volunteer Coordinator” form – thanks!

Current approved volunteers must sign up here in order to enter the shelter building. Please be sure to wear a mask and follow posted guidelines.
If you are interested in being a lobby greeter, please fill out the contact volunteer coordinator form. You must have attended a General Orientation and have a signed waiver on file in order to be a lobby greeter!

To learn more about Volunteering

All are welcome to attend one of our monthly volunteer meetings (check our calendar for dates).

You may view this Volunteer Presentation for opportunities available at the shelter.  Volunteers should download this booklet regarding volunteer policies.

To become a volunteer

You must register for and attend a new volunteer orientation session. Orientations are limited to 10 volunteers.

Be sure to print, fill out, and bring the Volunteer Application with  you.

We look forward to meeting you!

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Is there an age requirement to volunteer? + -

Yes. General volunteers must be at least 14 years old and dog walkers must be at least 16 years old.

Do you take group volunteers? + -

Yes, the shelter does take small groups of volunteers, usually no more than 10 or 12 people at a time. These sessions are scheduled directly with the shelter. Please contact Rose at the shelter at 908-725-0308.

What are some of the things I would do as a volunteer? + -

There are a number of different ways you can help as a volunteer. Most needed are morning cat room cleaners. In the afternoon, volunteers can help with feeding and cat socialization. After attending a dog handling session, volunteers can walk and work with the dogs.

In addition to working directly with the animals, we also need front desk greeters. There are many other things volunteers can do such as laundry, cleaning, gardening, public outreach, mailing help, working on fundraisers, etc. If you have a special skill set you can discuss this at the volunteer orientation.

Is there a minimum number of hours a month to volunteer? + -

There is no minimum number of hours one has to volunteer. Some people volunteer a couple hours a month, some people volunteer every day. It depends on how you want to help and how much time you have to give.

How can I begin working with the dogs? + -

In order to work with dogs one must first attend our regular volunteer orientations.  After attending that, you must sign up for a dog handling session to be able to work with the dogs.

If interested in volunteering, please submit the form below.

Current approved volunteers must sign up here in order to enter the shelter building. Please be sure to wear a mask and follow posted guidelines.
Lobby Greeters are needed, please sign up here!

To learn more about Volunteering

All are welcome to attend one of our monthly volunteer meetings (check our calendar for dates).

You may view this Volunteer Presentation for opportunities available at the shelter.  Volunteers should download this booklet regarding volunteer policies.

To become a volunteer

You must register for and attend a new volunteer orientation session. Orientations are limited to 10 volunteers.

Be sure to print, fill out, and bring the Volunteer Application with  you.

We look forward to meeting you!

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Is there an age requirement to volunteer? + -

Yes. General volunteers must be at least 14 years old and dog walkers must be at least 16 years old.

Do you take group volunteers? + -

Yes, the shelter does take small groups of volunteers, usually no more than 10 or 12 people at a time. These sessions are scheduled directly with the shelter. Please contact Rose at the shelter at 908-725-0308.

What are some of the things I would do as a volunteer? + -

There are a number of different ways you can help as a volunteer. Most needed are morning cat room cleaners. In the afternoon, volunteers can help with feeding and cat socialization. After attending a dog handling session, volunteers can walk and work with the dogs.

In addition to working directly with the animals, we also need front desk greeters. There are many other things volunteers can do such as laundry, cleaning, gardening, public outreach, mailing help, working on fundraisers, etc. If you have a special skill set you can discuss this at the volunteer orientation.

Is there a minimum number of hours a month to volunteer? + -

There is no minimum number of hours one has to volunteer. Some people volunteer a couple hours a month, some people volunteer every day. It depends on how you want to help and how much time you have to give.

How can I begin working with the dogs? + -

In order to work with dogs one must first attend our regular volunteer orientations.  After attending that, you must sign up for a dog handling session to be able to work with the dogs.

About FOSRAS

The Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (FOSRAS), a 501(c)(3) corporation, is a volunteer group designed to support the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (SRAS).

Contact us

100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
908-725-0308