Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! We love our volunteers and could not operate to the full extent that we do without them — they are the heart and center of operations here at Seattle Humane. Volunteers are involved in almost everything we do, from animal care to administrative support, our veterinary clinic to events, and more!
Join Our Team
We’re looking for new volunteers! If you’re over 18 and wanting to get involved with Seattle Humane, follow the steps below to get started. Applications will be open through Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Step 1
Watch this video to learn more about our organization and volunteer program, and check out our vision for the future to help you decide whether volunteering at Seattle Humane is the right fit for you.
Step 2
Take a look at our open positions below. Click the position description links for more details, and if you like what you see, submit an application!
Step 3
Keep an eye on your email. Applications will be closed and reviewed starting June 1 and you should receive an email with more information after that date.
Questions?
Email [email protected] or call (425) 649-7557.
Open Positions
We’re currently accepting applications for these positions:
Interested in fostering? Check out our Foster a Pet page!
Youth Opportunities
To volunteer, you must be at least 18 years of age. However, through our youth and educational programs, we have many opportunities for those under 18 who want to get involved and earn community service hours. To learn more, check out our Youth Programs or contact [email protected].
Group Opportunities
If you are looking for a group service project for your company or organization, check out our Group Volunteer Opportunities.
Please note that Seattle Humane does not offer volunteer opportunities for court-ordered community service.
Volunteer FAQs
Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes! Feel free to submit as many applications as you’d like. However, if you are new to Seattle Humane and looking to volunteer in any of our weekly scheduled positions, we may offer just one for you to start with.
I’m not interested in these positions – do you have anything else I could do?
At this time, we only need help with the assignments listed above. However, our volunteer needs are always changing and we’ll likely have different opportunities later! Open volunteer positions will be posted here on a monthly basis, so we encourage you to check back later to see what’s new.
When can I expect to hear back about my application?
Applications will be closed and reviewed starting June 1 and you should receive an email with more information after that date. Please allow at least a week before following up on the status of your application – depending on the volume of applications received, it can sometimes take several days for staff to review them all and respond.
If my application is accepted, when do I start volunteering?
Your start date will depend on what position you’re volunteering for. There is general training and onboarding materials that need to be completed by all volunteers prior to joining the program, and many assignments have online training specific to that position which will need to be completed before you report for your first shift. You’ll receive info on all necessary training via email.
Current Volunteers
Already a Volunteer? Log in to Volgistics.
Current Volunteer Log InOther Ways to Get Involved
Spread the Word in Your Community
Give our adoptable animals additional exposure by printing out online profiles and posting them at work, school, your place of worship, or your favorite local businesses.
Spread the Word Online
Passionate about Seattle Humane’s life-saving services, care for homeless and abandoned pets, and ensuring that all pets have a loving home? You can help by featuring our pets on your website! Choose our Shelter ID (WA06).
Hold a Pet Food Drive
Throughout the year, we rely on groups and individuals to help us meet the needs of the animals served through our Pet Food Bank. If you are interested in organizing a pet food drive in your community, school, church, or business, please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator at (425) 649-7566.
Host a Fundraiser
Hold bake sales, yard sales, craft sales, participate in walk-a-thons, and much more! Feel free to use your imagination to come up with a fundraising idea.
Group Volunteering
Looking for a service project for your company or organization? There are many ways your team can support Seattle Humane and our animals!