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.
Animal Shelter Opportunities
(see accompanying age requirements)
Dog Walker
18 years of age or older to walk on their own. 16 & 17 years old when accompanied by a parent/guardian/adult 18+)
Cat Care Helper
16 years of age or older on your own; 10-15 years old with a parent/guardian/adult 18+)
Laundry/Hospitality
16 years of age or older to volunteer on your own; 10-15 years old with a parent/guardian/adult 18+)
Volunteer Driver - Pet Transport/TNR Volunteer
18 years of age and older if driving your own vehicle or 25 years of age or older if driving an AVHS vehicle
Project Paws Enrichment
16 years of age or older to volunteer on your own; 10-15 years old with a parent/guardian/adult 18+)
Grounds Maintenance
16 years of age or older to volunteer on your own; 10-15 years old with a parent/guardian/adult 18+)
Cat/Dog/Other Animal Foster Parent
18 years of age or older to be a foster
Photographer
16 years of age or older to volunteer on your own; 10-15 years old with a parent/guardian/adult 18+)
Data Entry/Office Assistant
16 years of age or older to volunteer on your own
Adoption Follow Ups
16 years of age or older to volunteer on your own
Vet Services Assistant
16 years of age or older
Other Opportunities
Fundraising Events
Special Projects/Events
Outreach Events
Offsite / Adoption Events
16 years of age and older can volunteer independently. 10-15-year-olds can volunteer with a parent, guardian, or adult 18+ for all positions.
Thrift Store Opportunities
Cashier
18 years of age or older
Sorter/Pricer
Floor Monitor
Pet Pantry/Food Bank Assistant
16 years of age and older can volunteer independently. 10-15-year-olds can volunteer with a parent, guardian, or adult 18+ for all positions.
NW Spay & Neuter Center Opportunities
Front Desk Assistant
Laundry/Hospitality
Special Projects (at the Clinic, at home or online)
16 years of age and older can volunteer independently. 10-15-year-olds can volunteer with a parent, guardian, or adult 18+ for all positions.
Cat Cafe
Cafe Helper
Cat Care Helper
Monitor/Greeter
16 years of age and older can volunteer independently. 10-15-year-olds can volunteer with a parent, guardian, or adult 18+ for all positions.