Volunteer

Make a Difference

Meet Our Team

Why Volunteer With Us?

Volunteering at Gilcrease Animal Sanctuary is more than just community service—it’s a labor of love. Whether you’re looking to earn school or job-related volunteer hours, enjoy being outdoors, or want to give back to animals in need, we welcome compassionate individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves.

You’ll help care for over 200 animals, maintain their enclosures, support our sanctuary grounds, and get hands-on experience that makes a real impact.

Key Benefits

Located in Las Vegas, we’re a peaceful oasis dedicated to animal care and conservation.

Short-Term Volunteers

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Perfect for students, clubs, job service hours, or first-time volunteers. Shifts are flexible and include cleaning enclosures, watering, feeding animals (under supervision), yardwork, and more.

Requirements:

  • Must be 16+ or accompanied by a parent/guardian

  • Attend a short orientation

  • Closed-toe shoes and outdoor gear required

  • Respectful, reliable, and ready to work!

Long Term Volunteer Team (By Invitation Only)

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Our Long Term Volunteer team is the heart of our sanctuary. This group of dedicated individuals helps manage daily care routines and provides consistent support throughout the year.

Important Notes:

  • Must complete orientation and hands-on training

  • Currently invite-only

  • Must demonstrate responsibility, teamwork, and compassion

  • Opportunities to lead projects, mentor new volunteers, and assist with sanctuary events

Become an Education Volunteer

Calling all animal lovers, teachers at heart, and community role models!

Do you have a passion for educating others about animal care? Do you light up when engaging with children or sharing your knowledge in fun, meaningful ways? Join our Education Volunteer Team and help bring Gilcrease Animal Sanctuary’s mission to life—one lesson, field trip, and animal encounter at a time!

As an Education Volunteer, you’ll help with:

How to Join

Fill out the Education Volunteer Interest Form and let us know your background, availability, and why you’d be a purr-fect fit for our education team.