Volunteer
Put your talents to work in our community by becoming a Valley Humane Society volunteer. The heart and soul of our organization, volunteers help us rescue more animals and reach more people than we ever could alone.
Valley Humane volunteers make a difference, make new friends, and make it all possible!
All volunteers must be 16 years old and able to meet our essential job function. Candidates are asked to make a six month to one year commitment working a weekly shift on a set schedule. Please see our current openings and job descriptions below, and read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information. If you can fill one of the available openings, please email the volunteer manager to schedule a training and get started.
Animal Care Openings
Cat Care
Monday 8-10 am
Tuesday 8-10 am
Dog Care
Tuesday 8-10 am
Wednesday 8-10 am
Friday 8-10 am
Community Care Openings
Customer Service
Tuesday 1-4 pm
Wednesday 1-4 pm
Thursday 1-4 pm
Friday 1-4 pm
Previous Customer Service Experience Required
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Explore the various roles volunteers play at Valley Humane Society. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. We are unable to offer parent-child volunteering, but please explore our youth project ideas for many ways kids can help shelter pets.
Customer Service Representative
The ideal CSR has a customer service, reception, or retail background and must be comfortable interacting with different types of people in person, over the phone, and sometimes by email. You should be professional in demeanor and flexible to roll with the unexpected. With additional training, this role can lead to the volunteer position of Adoption Counselor and you can learn how to complete adoptions on your own. Must be at least 18 years old. This position is based on an interview process.
Cat Care
- Required training: attend New Volunteer Orientation, attend Cats 101 Workshop, complete 2 shadow shifts as a Cat Care volunteer
- Shift times:
- Cat Care: focus is on providing the best care and socialization to our shelter cats.
- Responsibilities include:
- Feeding cats
- Documenting findings in each cat’s medical chart
- Loading and unloading cat dishes in dishwasher
- Cleaning kennels which includes sanitizing the kennel
- Change and/or shake out their blankets
- Cleaning litter boxes
- Sweeping and tidying up Kitty City and feature rooms in the hall way
- Disinfecting the litter scoops
Dog Care
Must be comfortable with all size dogs and dogs that pull on the leash
- Required training: attend New Volunteer Orientation, attend Dogs 101 Workshop, complete 2 shadow shifts as a Dog Care volunteer
- Shift times:
- Dog Care: Focus is on providing the best care and socialization to our shelter dogs.
- Responsibilities include:
- Feeding dogs/puppies
- Documenting findings in each dog’s medical chart
- Washing dog bowls
- Cleaning kennels which includes sanitizing the kennel
- Setting up their kennel with a bed food and water
- Cleaning up after the dog (picking up poop)
- Sweeping and mopping kennels and Doggy Drive
- Walking dogs after they eat and before you leave at night
FAQs
How do I become a volunteer?
After reviewing these FAQs, you can get started by checking out our open shifts. When a shift is available that you can do, please email the volunteer manager and you will be scheduled for trainings. Volunteers must be at least 16 years or old, and be fully vaccinated. We ask for a commitment of one shift per week and for one year. All volunteers must be able to meet our Essential Job Function.
Can I volunteer with my child?
Can I volunteer as a team?
What training is required?
Do you have drop-in volunteering?
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
Do you have community service volunteering?
We do offer volunteer opportunities for youth working on community service hours. We ask for a six month commitment and working a weekly shift. The same volunteer requirements apply.
We do not offer “Court Ordered” community service hours.
Are there any costs associated with volunteering for the Valley Humane Society?
How do I get my dog involved in Canine Comfort?
Please fill out and mail in the handler application and dog application. Please read about our program here**. After review you will then be contacted to attend a Canine Comfort Orientation where you will learn about VHS and our history and how to get involved with our Canine Comfort Program.
If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Program Manager Shoshannah Reed.
Need High School Service hours?
To volunteer at Valley Humane Society’s adoption center, individuals must be 16 years old and able to commit to a regular, weekly shift for 6 months or more. Therefore, we encourage high school seniors looking to fulfill service hours to host fundraisers or donation drives to support Valley Humane’s lifesaving programs. Or, teens can make enrichment crafts to improve the lives of cats and dogs awaiting adoption. Tied fleece blankets are always needed!
Visit our Youth Project Ideas webpage for ideas, or contact the Volunteer Manager for more information on getting started.
Need a short-term commitment?
Want to volunteer with your dog?
There are many ways to help!
Shop our wish list, purchase a memorial wall tile, or sponsor an event...there are many other ways to support Valley Humane Society's programs and services.