Individual On-Property Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at Free to Live is a fun, rewarding experience and it makes a huge difference in the lives of our animals! There are plenty of volunteering options to choose from and our calendar below displays available times to participate. Please remember we are a working sanctuary, so please be prepared to contribute to the day-to-day operations with you visit!

All volunteer positions require closed-toe shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty!

Also, please remember you must register for a volunteer position in advance to your visit.

Summer Schedule:

We are open to cattery volunteers: *Please note you must be 14 to work alone in the cattery. You will need to have a waiver signed by your parent upon arrival and we ask that your parent stay the first shift with you. 

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday – 10 a.m. to noon – Clean and wash litter boxes.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Cat Enrichment (Social Time)

Kennel volunteers: *Please note you must be 18 to work alone in the kennels. If you would like to bring children to interact with the dogs, the best time is during our Cat and Dog Fun Days on the first and third Saturdays of each month. 

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 10 a.m. to noon – Scoop Kennel Runs, Laundry and Dishes

Afternoons are saved for enrichment with the dogs! We like volunteers to interact with the dogs in dog walks, play with toys and walk!
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Once you reserve your spot, please arrive 15 min. prior to your shift to complete needed paperwork. No-show shifts will be banned from volunteering in the future. If you are under 18, your parent will need to accompany you on your first visit to sign necessary paperwork.

SIGN UP HERE

Event Volunteers

Adoption events are one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences at Free to Live. You get to know the dogs one on one AND you help find these deserving pups a forever home. You must be 18 to volunteer alone at these events. Kids younger than 18 will need a parent present.

PetSmart Adoption Event
First Saturday of Each Month
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Edmond PetSmart on Broadway

Want to learn more about being a regular PetSmart volunteer? Email: info@freetoliveok.org

We are adding Fifth Saturday A1 Adoption Events in 2021! Please email us if you would like to volunteer: info@freetoliveok.org.
Saturday, July 31: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Family Visits

Our dog walk is currently under renovation due to fence and tree damage from the storms. We are anticipating dog interaction again starting first Saturday in July!

We love our Free to Live families and we love when parents want to share animals with their children! The best time for families with kids younger than 14 to visit is on the first and third Saturdays of each month for Cat and Dog Fun Days. You can hang in dog walk with pups, or spend some time petting cats on the patios. It’s a fluffy win for everyone!

Upcoming Dates:
July 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
August 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
August 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

We have space for 10 participants each Cat and Dog Fun Day! Register in advance to reserve your space!

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Volunteer Groups of Five or More

On 20-acres and with 300 animals, our needs vary based on season. We often utilize work groups to complete large projects on property

We have the following winter projects we would love a group to complete:
Some of the projects have a donation opportunity for groups who are interested.

Flower Bed Weeding
(Possible donation opportunity: gardening gloves and tools)

Painting Runs in Cattery  
(We would love to have  groups donate paint and supplies to this project)

Spring Cleaning
(No supplies needed)

Scrubbing and Deep Cleaning in our Senior Dog House
(No supplies needed)

Enrichment Toy Prep
(We have enough frisbees to hang on the dog runs. We need them to be attached to hooks and filled with peanut butter. We also have Kongs for everyone on property)

(We would love to have a group purchase dixie cups and plant a cat grass treat for all of our cat residents)

Work groups should plan on arriving by 10 a.m. and allowing at least 2-3 hours for their projects.  We like to wrap each visit with some fun time in dog walk or in the cattery playing with the residents. 

We host large groups on available Saturdays throughout the year. Please email info@freetoliveok.org with your preferred project and requested Saturday. We believe in slow love just like our senior animals out here, so please allow at least five days for a scheduling response. It is important to schedule early to reserve your date and project. 

Want to be added to our volunteer email list? Please fill out the form below.