Our companion volunteers have the best job of all- caring for and providing love to a furry friend! During your time in our shelter you may be walking dogs, socializing cats, spending quality time with an animal or any number of other related tasks. Read more...

Events volunteers help to represent our organization in the community by working events and assisting with all aspects of setup and take down. Some of our more popular events include Bark in the Park (located at Phelps Grove Park), Petsmart adoption events and Lucky Paws, our fundraising gala. Not a ton of free time? Still consider joining us! We’ll reach Read more...

The On Course For A Cause Golf Tournament directly benefits families in the Springfield community by providing funding to the Y’s School Age Services department’s Financial Assistance Program which lowers childcare fees for those in need. We are seeking dedicated individuals who are willing to solicit sponsorships, teams, and donated auction items. These positions would within a special committee on Read more...

Wednesday Nights, 6-8 pm, April-Sept – come help folks in need of a bike find a bike they need. No bike skills required – just patience with customers and shop managers 🙂 Read more...

Come help wrench on bikes at the Community Bike Shop – April-Sept – Monday Night is mechanics night. Read more...

As a Guest Engagement Guide at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium you will play an essential role in our organization by helping to educate our guests. You’ll assist them during their visit by engaging them in the Aquarium and/or the Wildlife Galleries. Here at Wonders of Wildlife, we’ve managed to “bring the outdoors in” so that Read more...

Share your knowledge and passion for wildlife, conservation, and education by assisting with field trips and educational programing. By helping to give all of our visiting students and their families a great experience, you can help to shape the next generation of conservationists! Read more...

Gain vital experience in daily care and feeding of a wide variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. Duties may include cleaning, diet prep, feeding, observation, record keeping, and veterinarian care. Read more...