Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
5970 Green Road~Ashtabula, Ohio 44004






Volunteer Coordinators
Carla & Rich Madarena
protectedpaws@windstream.net


Click HERE for the Volunteer Application



Volunteer Opportunities


As an ACAPL volunteer, you can work hands-on with the animals.

Shelter Activities

Dog walking and training
Cat feeding and socializing
Fostering a pet or a litter who needs extra help

Volunteers are also needed in other ways!

Classroom presentations
Care and landscaping of our facility
Manning booths at off-site adoption events (including the Ashtabula Towne Square and Mentor PetSmart stores)
Selling raffle tickets
Working at special events
Clerical work (we would love to have someone available to answer the phone!)


Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering


Do you have any volunteer opportunities right now? 

ACAPL always has volunteer opportunities available!
Simply complete an online volunteer application, and you’ll receive a response from one of our Volunteer Coordinators.

When can I volunteer?

We have volunteer opportunities to fit with EVERY schedule. When are YOU free?

I am a student. Can I complete my community service hours at Animal Friends?

Yes, we’d love to have you! Students completing community service hours with us must go through the normal volunteer application process. Hours reports may also be requested if they are required by your school.

(Moderator approval required)
Submit the application to our Volunteer Coordinators, Carla & Rich Madarena at
protectedpaws@windstream.net