Note: If you are interested in fostering for Rabbit Rescue, please see our "Fostering" section below.
Volunteering at an animal rescue is hard but rewarding. Potential volunteers should be aware that much of what we do is messy, smelly, and physically taxing--all worth it for the buns, but definitely not just a cute social media photoshoot. Our facility is small and often crowded, especially on weekends. Parking can also be a challenge. Please keep these factors in mind when deciding whether volunteering is right for you
Be aware that volunteering at Rabbit Rescue requires training sessions and a two-month commitment. This means that we are not a good fit for students looking to quickly fulfill hours for high school or a college course. The minimum age for volunteers is 16. Exceptions may be made for volunteers who are accompanied by a parent who is also volunteering. Rabbit experience and knowledge is helpful, but training will be provided.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer application form. One of the rescue staff will reach out via email, which may take up to one week.
At the moment, we are looking for volunteers who:
As much as we appreciate the enthusiasm from possible volunteers, the following doesn't make for a strong match with Rabbit Rescue:
Fostering is an excellent way to support rabbits in need. Some rabbits do not adjust well to rescue life. Spending time in a foster home can make them more comfortable and loving, and therefore much more likely to be adopted!
At Rabbit Rescue, we ask that fosters commit to 1 - 3 months of available time with a solo rabbit or a pair. Fosters should be experienced with rabbit care. Rabbits should be kept in exercise pens or other appropriate indoor areas with room to move around comfortably; foster rabbits should not be housed in cages, hutches, or outdoors. Fosters should live with a 1-hour drive of Rabbit Rescue and should have access to a car for travel to/from the rescue and the vet, if needed.
To learn more, please complete our Foster Application. Once it is complete, our staff will contact you about fostering. Thank you!
If volunteering isn't right for you but you would still like to contribute to Rabbit Rescue, we are always grateful for donations. In addition to funding, we also happily accept donations of rabbit items or appropriate food. We are also happy to work with local school groups or other organizations who generously raise money to help support the rabbits.
Please see our Donate page for more information. If you are interested in coordinating a fund raiser, please contact us at volunteer@rabbitrescue.com