Every day, hundreds of animals depend on Companion Animal Alliance for safety, care, and a second chance. Volunteers are an essential part of making that possible.
Whether you're walking dogs, socializing cats, assisting with adoption events, helping behind the scenes, or sharing your skills in a specialized role, your time and compassion directly improve the lives of the animals in our care and the people we serve.
Volunteering at CAA is more than giving your time—it's becoming part of a community dedicated to creating a more humane future for pets and the families who love them. No matter your experience level, there are opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
As a volunteer, you can:
Enrich the lives of shelter animals through exercise, socialization, and companionship.
Support adoptions by helping pets put their best paw forward.
Assist with community events, outreach, and fundraising efforts.
Share your professional skills through administrative, marketing, photography, or other specialized volunteer opportunities.
Help CAA expand its lifesaving impact throughout our community.
Every hour volunteered helps us provide better care, connect more pets with loving homes, and support families throughout East Baton Rouge Parish.
Ready to make a difference? Join our volunteer team and help give every animal the care, comfort, and opportunity they deserve.
Become A Volunteer
Requirements to become a volunteer:
Must be 18 or older to volunteer at the shelter
Required minimum commitment of 6 hours a month
Corporate / Group volunteer opportunities
Students in need of service hours?
Check out our suggestions for Boredom Busters below!
Please email programs@caabr.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Are you part of an organization looking to get involved with CAA? Sign up to volunteer as a group here.
All volunteers must be 18 or older.
Groups must have a minimum of 10 participants.
All group members must arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled event.
50% of group members MUST be present or the event will be canceled.
Group members MUST volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours.
All participants must wear long pants, a t-shirt, closed-toe shoes, and no dangling jewelry
Monetary or supplies donations are encouraged but not required.
Shelter volunteers must be at least 18 years old; however, we have plenty of opportunities for youth volunteer activities. Some of these are:
Host a donation drive. We are always in need of supplies! Donation drives can be held at schools, businesses, or in your neighborhood. Every little bit helps to save lives!
Make dog treat bags. The best motivator for our dogs is treats! Also, save those cereal boxes. We can make awesome canine enrichment toys out of them.
Make cat mats. Are you crafty? Then you can help our cats sleep in comfort. Simply sewing two 20-inch squares of fleece together with batting in the middle creates comfy cat mats that make our kitties purr!
Make catnip socks. Stuff a baby sock with catnip and tie the open end with yarn.
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
