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Please click here for the most up-to-date information on operations during COVID-19. ARF is unable to accept new volunteers, except for fosters, at this time.
ARF's Junior Volunteer Club is a service-learning club for middle schoolers who want to make a difference! Each session, club members will learn about a different aspect of animal welfare and sheltering, complete a volunteer activity, and interact with either a Pet Hug Pack therapy or ARF shelter animal. JV Club also satisfies most community service hour requirements for school.
Financial Aid Information: ARF offers need based financial assistance for select youth programs. To be considered for a scholarship, please complete the application form.
Please review ARF's Youth Programs Cancellation Policy.
For more information, please contact us or phone (925) 296-3152.
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wednesday-Sunday: 12-6 pm
Early sign-in: 9 am-12 pm
(Weds, Thurs, Fri only)
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm
You can save lives. Together, we can make a difference.
ARF is a 501(c)(3)
Tax ID 68-0240341
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running.