Volunteer Orientation
Steps for volunteering at AVHS
New volunteers are now being accepted at the Auburn Valley Humane Society. We have many opportunities for you to help the lost and homeless animals of the city of Auburn.
- Complete a volunteer application online.
- Watch the new online orientation video below to learn more about Auburn Valley Humane Society and the volunteer opportunities.
- After watching the video, use the button below or click here to complete the volunteer orientation quiz.
- Once you have completed the quiz, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or [email protected] to schedule an orientation appointment to discuss your interests, your availability, and program details. During orientation, you will receive a brief tour of the AVHS animal shelter.
- Some volunteer opportunities require additional training to be completed before you become a full volunteer. You may watch the dog walking video or the cat care cleaner video if those are the volunteer areas of interest.
- Once training is complete, you will be placed on the regular, weekly Volunteer Schedule.
Thank you for helping to change lives…four paws at a time!
Volunteer Training
Dog Walking Volunteer Training
All dog-walking volunteers are required to complete 3 training sessions before they can become official dog walker.
These sessions must be completed in order. You will learn the AVHS way to safely handle and walk dogs.
- Watch the online dog walking training video and complete the video form.
- Attend the two-hour in-person class “Dog Walking #2-In Person.”
- Attend the one-hour in-person class “Dog Walking-Skills Observation.”
When you have completed your training course, you will be notified that you can now begin volunteering as a dog walker and be placed on the regular, weekly walking schedule.
Thank you for your interest in walking our furry friends!
Dog Walking Training Video
AVHS cat care volunteer training
Come learn how to care for the shelter cats, learn cat behavior, and help us improve the care we provide to the cats and kittens.
All cat care volunteers are required to complete 3 training items before they can become an official cat care volunteer. These items must be complete in order.
- Watch the Online Cat Care Volunteer Training video and complete the form to verify that you watched the video.
- Attend the “Cat Care 2 - AM Shift” training class.
- Attend the “Cat Care 3 - PM Shift” training class.
When you have completed your training course, you will be notified that you can now begin volunteering in cat care and will be placed on the regular, weekly schedule.
cat care Volunteer Training Video
AVHS shelter laundry/hospitality volunteer training
All Shelter Laundry/Hospitality volunteers are required to attend a short training session with the Volunteer Coordinator. You will be given a tutorial on operating the sanitizer and laundry machines and shown where the various items are kept in the building. Your training session can be scheduled during your orientation appointment.
*The AVHS Thrift Store & More, NW Spay & Neuter Center, and Cat Cafe will provide volunteers with relevant training for their work at those locations.
If you have any volunteer questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or [email protected].