Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do here at Lollypop Farm, and we want to thank them all for what they do to help save the lives of so many animals each year. In this series, we will highlight the amazing work they do each and every day.
Celebrating Our Behind-the-Scenes Volunteers at Lollypop Farm
When people think of volunteering at an animal shelter, they often picture walking dogs or cuddling cats. And while those roles are certainly important, there’s a dedicated group of volunteers at Lollypop Farm whose contributions often go unseen but are absolutely essential.
These are the volunteers who wash endless stacks of dishes, fold mountains of laundry, organize donated goods, tend to our gardens, and greet guests at the front lobby. They are the quiet backbone of our shelter operations, the ones who make sure everything is clean, stocked, welcoming, and ready for the animals and people who walk through our doors each day.
Our dish and laundry volunteers ensure that every animal has clean bowls to eat from and warm blankets to snuggle into. It may not sound glamorous, but it directly impacts the health and comfort of our pets. Cleanliness isn’t just a nice touch, it’s a necessity, and our volunteers take on this task with pride and dedication.
Our donation distribution volunteers help us stay organized and efficient by sorting and stocking supplies donated by our generous community. Their work ensures that toys, treats, food, and other essentials get where they’re needed quickly.
Then there are our gardeners, who bring beauty and calm to the shelter grounds. They help create an environment that is welcoming not just for animals, but for the people who come to adopt, volunteer, or simply visit. Their green thumbs bring a little bit of peace to all who pass through.
And we can’t forget our lobby monitors, who offer a warm smile and helping hand to everyone who comes through our doors. Whether answering questions, guiding guests, keeping animals and people safe or simply offering a friendly face, they are often the first impression of Lollypop Farm, and they always make it a good one.
These roles may happen behind the scenes, but the impact is front and center. Together, our volunteers create a clean, safe, and nurturing space where animals can heal and find their forever homes.
To every volunteer who scrubs, sorts, plants, and welcomes, we thank you. You are a vital part of our mission. Lollypop Farm simply wouldn’t run without you.
Your work matters, and we are deeply grateful.
Honoring Our Offsite Volunteers
At our shelter, animal care doesn’t just happen under one roof—it extends to our offsite location in Greece Ridge Mall, where a dedicated team of volunteers show up each day to provide love, attention, and expert care to our cats and small animals.
This offsite location plays a vital role in our mission, offering an additional space where animals can thrive while they wait to meet their forever families. From cleaning enclosures and refreshing food and water, to engaging animals with enrichment and affection, our offsite volunteers bring heart and dedication to everything they do.
Whether they’re socializing shy cats, helping curious guinea pigs feel comfortable in new surroundings, or keeping everything tidy and welcoming for potential adopters, our volunteers are often the steady, behind-the-scenes presence that makes this satellite location run smoothly.
Their work is essential—not only in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the facility, but also in ensuring that every animal in their care receives the same level of compassion and commitment we value throughout our organization. So far this year they have helped us to achieve 344 adoptions (287 cats, 32 guinea pigs and 25 rabbits).
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our offsite volunteer team. Your time, energy, and devotion to animal welfare do not go unnoticed. You are helping to save lives, provide comfort, and prepare animals for a fresh start.
Your impact reaches far beyond the walls of that building—you are an integral part of the heartbeat of our shelter.
