Providence Animal Rescue League is committed to helping animals and the people who love them. The work of our volunteers are essential to our efforts. Volunteers help care for animals, assist the community through free and affordable local events, and spread the word about our vital work. Our volunteers not only make a difference to PARL, but to the entire Rhode Island community.
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with Providence animal rescue league! At this time, our fall application period and orientation sign-ups have closed. We'd love for you to check back when we reopen applications this Winter. In the meantime, stay connected with us so you don't miss the announcement:
Thank You We're so grateful for your support and can't wait to welcome you to our volunteer team in the future!
WAYS TO HELP FROM HOME
donate items to help animals
Organize a donation drive in your neighborhood or office and collect items from our Wish List
Clean out your pantry and linen closets and donate items you may not be using:
Clean towels of all sizes
Clean pillow cases and flat sheets
Cans of baby food (meat flavors), tuna fish, canned green beans/carrots (no salt added), or peanut butter
Save your toilet paper and paper towel rolls and empty tissue boxes and bring them to PARL. We'll use them to make interactive toys and enrichment activities for dogs, cats, and small animals.
Get crafty and make toys for cats, dogs, and small animals
Grow and Donate Cat Grass
Cat grass is nutritionally beneficial for cats and they enjoy eating it. Visit your local pet store and ask about cat grass seeds or growing kits. Once you grow a container of cat grass, you can donate to our shelter cats.
Make a Cat Octopus
Choose a few fabric strips for the toy
If desired, sprinkle a bit of cat nip in the middle of one strip and fold over
Tie the rest of the strips around it to secure the cat nip, making an octopus-like shape
Make a Braided Rope Toy for Dogs
Choose one bundle of strips of fabric.
Separate it into three equal parts.
Begin to braid these parts as tightly as possible so the toy is sturdy.
Thread on tennis balls where desired.
Braid until the toy is slightly longer than your desired length and tie the strands in a knot.
Ask for donations to PARL in honor of your birthday, wedding, or special occasion.
If you own your own business, consider running a special campaign in which you donate a portion of the proceeds for a selected product or time frame to PARL
Thank You 
