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Volunteer

WIAR HAS MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU OR YOUR GROUP TO HELP 

  • Feed and water cats and dogs at scheduled times each day

  • Walk or play with a shelter dog whenever possible

  • Cleaning cat cages and scooping litter daily

  • Cleaning kennels and let dogs out in fenced play area at scheduled times

  • Spend time with shelter cats whenever possible to socialize

  • Improve the shelter living environment as much as possible

  • Give lots of love to both the dogs and cats in our care

  • Foster a dog or cat needing medical attention or waiting on a home (application on page)

  • Bottle feeding baby kittens (with training or prior experience)

  • Participate in fundraisers

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**We ask the volunteers to be at least 16 years of age and commit to volunteering a minimum of 4 hours per month and a 3 month commitment. Volunteers will be asked to do 4-5 training sessions with current volunteers before allowed to be on their own. Volunteers ages 8-15 may volunteer with a parent’s direct supervision. Volunteers must be 18 years old to help with dogs, volunteers under 18 years of age must have a parent consent form signed before volunteer work begins.

Thank You for your interest in becoming a part of our group and helping the animals!
Please fill out volunteer app (link above) or stop by the shelter to get form.

WESTERN ILLINOIS ANIMAL RESCUE

300 W Harlem Ave Suite 5
Monmouth, IL 61462

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Contact

Hours

Phone (309) 715-7109

Fax     (309) 715-7169

Email wiarrescue@yahoo.com

www.wiarrescue.com

Monday by Appointment Only

Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday By Appointment Only

Sunday Closed

Additional hours by appointment

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