AVHS Volunteer Opportunities!
We welcome new volunteers to Auburn Valley Humane Society. Complete an online volunteer application, and the volunteer staff will email you about the next steps. Check out the volunteer news and follow us on Facebook for updates.
Volunteers are always needed at all our locations. Please review the list below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering at the AVHS Thrift Store & More
Volunteering at Northwest Spay & Neuter Center
Volunteer with AVHS
For the Auburn Valley Humane Society to be a success, we need the help of the community! Volunteers are an integral part of our organization. With their help, we will be able to meet our fundraising goals and live our mission of enriching the lives of companion animals and people through animal sheltering, programs and community engagement.
What it Takes
Complete the online volunteer form. -OR- click on the fillable volunteer application and print it to bring to the shelter.
If you wish to only foster, please complete the Foster Volunteer Application. For other questions about fostering, click here.
If you want court-ordered community service, please go to this page.
Watch the online volunteer orientation video and take the accompanying quiz.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator ([email protected]) to schedule an orientation appointment to discuss your interests and our volunteer opportunities and determine our volunteer schedule.
Attend training classes that pertain to the program area to which you are assigned. This will be discussed during your orientation appointment.
Have the TIME OF YOUR LIFE volunteering with the animals in our care!
*Volunteers between 10 and 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (someone 18 years of age or older), such as a parent or legal guardian, grandparent, or older sibling while participating in any volunteer activity for AVHS.
*All volunteers under the age of 18 will have limited contact with animals (i.e. dog walking). They will, however, be able to participate in some of the most important lifesaving duties (i.e. laundry, washing dishes, cat care helper, assembling enrichments, sweeping and mopping, as well as general cleaning tasks.
*Anyone under the age of 18 will require a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian.
Volunteer Orientation & Training Videos
Orientation and additional training are online.
Watch the volunteer orientation video online and complete the volunteer orientation quiz.
If you have questions, please call us 253-409-1829 or email [email protected] .