Animals Volunteer Opportunities in Westport, CT

TAILS — The Alliance in Limiting Strays

TAILS (The Alliance in Limiting Strays) is dedicated to limiting stray animal populations and supporting successful adoptions in Fairfield County, CT. They offer various volunteer opportunities including cat caretaking, foster care, and assistance with spay/neuter clinics.

Westport Animal Shelter Advocates

Westport Animal Shelter Advocates (WASA) is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the care and welfare of homeless dogs in Fairfield County, CT. They focus on the needs of impounded dogs, providing funds for vet care and training, and facilitating safe adoptions.

BARC CT - Animal Rescue & Advocacy

BARC CT thrives on the unwavering dedication of volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. They offer various opportunities such as fostering, transporting, fundraising, and photography to help rescue animals in need.

Ansonia Nature Center

Once a small family-owned dairy farm, the park is laced with two and one-half miles of nature trails. The land encompasses 156 acres of wooded hills and grassy fields bisected by streams, a two-acre pond, wet meadows, and an upland swamp. The site is a wonderful microcosm of a typical Connecticut landscape that provides sanctuary to many species of New England flora and fauna. A portion of the park has been dedicated to recreational soccer fields, as well as several acres reserved for community gardening and a large playscape for younger children.

Volunteer information: The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center welcomes new volunteers who are willing to help with environmental education, animal care, birthday parties, trail maintenance, mailings, special events, and more! Volunteers are an essential part of the Nature Center. We work with students from many different schools, helping them to meet their required volunteer hours or to develop their SAE projects. We also provide internship experience for those seeking a college degree. Whether you are a student in high school, or a retired resident of our community, whatever your interest or availability, we offer a variety of exciting opportunities throughout the year. Please note: Individuals under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult while preforming their volunteer hours unless they are enrolled in the Junior Rangers program.