WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW VOLUNTEERS TO COMPLETE THEIR

COURT COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

You may complete the court-ordered community service application below.

We review and reach out to you when we are making assignments.

Court-ordered community Service hours are available at the Auburn Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter, Northwest Spay & Neuter Center, and the AVHS Thrift Store & More. Opportunities are available for individuals 18 years of age and older who have been court-ordered to perform community service of 8 or more hours. The following guidelines must be met to be accepted.

Typically, AVHS accepts court-ordered community service for these types of violations: DUI (alcohol), DWI (alcohol), traffic violations, and other similar violations.

AVHS will not accept those convicted of the following:

  • Felonies

  • Narcotics or controlled substance offenses

  • Sex Crimes

  • Violent Crimes

  • Animal Abuse/Cruelty

  • Harrassment

 

HOW TO GET STARTED:

Complete the online Court-Ordered Community Service application form. An incomplete application will delay processing. The applicant will be emailed a confirmation with a link to a mandatory video and short quiz. The applicant will be contacted when community services hours are available.

AVHS and NW Spay & Neuter Center are not able to accept all applicants into the program. AVHS has the right to dismiss a participant from service at any time. Participants who successfully complete their community service hours will be given verification of hours and a letter of completion on AVHS letterhead that the applicant will deliver to the court. A letter will be emailed to the volunteer or will be available three business days following completion. AVHS does not contact or send documents directly to the court.

Animal Shelter Requirements:

  •          Hours will be assigned between 8 am and 6 pm Monday through Sunday

  •          Must be able to commit to a set schedule of at least 2 hours per week

  •          Wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, as your task will be cleaning

  •          Contact with shelter animals is minimal and only pertains to the cleaning duties as assigned

  •          Must be able to walk on concrete floors and be on your feet for most of the day

  •          Located at 4910 A Street SE, Auburn, WA 98092

 

Duties at the Animal Shelter you may perform:

  •          Washing/disinfecting crates and pet carriers

  •          Washing/sanitizing dishes and bowls, litter pans, toys, and leashes

  •          Laundry (pet bedding, blankets, and towels)

  •          Sanitizing bathrooms

  •          Cleaning windows, doors, walls, and door knobs

  •          Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other duties as needed

Thrift Store Requirements:

  •          Hours will be assigned between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Saturday and

    11 am and 5 pm Sunday

  •          Must be able to commit to a set schedule of at least 2 hours per week

  •          Wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, as your task will be cleaning

  • You may be asked to leave early if we have other help scheduled and no other tasks to perform

  •          Must be able to walk on concrete floors and be on your feet for most of the day

 

Duties at the Thrift Store & More you may perform:

  • Sweeping, vacuuming, and washing windows

  •          Transporting donations from customer vehicles

  • Assist with taking out trash and recycling

  •          Folding and straightening shelves of received donations and other duties as needed

  •          Located at 1123 E Main Street, Auburn, WA 98002

NW Spay & Neuter Center Requirements:

  •          Hours will be assigned between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday

  •          Must be able to commit to a set schedule of at least 2 hours per week

  •          Wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, as your task will be cleaning

  •          Contact with clinic animals is minimal and only pertains to the cleaning duties as assigned

  •          Must be able to walk on concrete floors and be on your feet for most of the day

  •          Located at 6401 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

 

Duties at the center you may perform:

  •          Creating e-collars, marking colors on syringes, and cutting newspapers to fit litter boxes

  •          Laundry and washing dishes, bowls, and litter pans

  • Sanitizing bathrooms

  •          Cleaning windows, doors, and walls

  •          Picking up litter or leaves in the parking lot and around the building

  •          Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other duties as needed

For more information about completing court-mandated hours, please call 253-409-1829 and speak to the Volunteer Coordinator or email  jriss@auburnvalleyhs.org.