The main things that volunteers help with whilst at ARK are poop scooping (there is a lot of it!), cleaning and refilling the water buckets in the pens, washing dog and cat bedding and bowls and socialising with the animals. Many of the animals have only ever known life on the street or in a shelter, so having positive human interaction is essential for them. Many will greet you eagerly like a long lost friend, and others will take time to build trust with you but time spent with the animals is definitely the best part of a volunteer's day. If you have a specific skill such as dog grooming, then that is always welcome at ARK...there are always lots of dogs in need of a haircut!