If you’re looking for a great way to get involved and give back to the animal community, we have some amazing opportunities for you! Volunteering is a great way to to make a difference in the lives of animals and their caretakers and allows organizations to spend their resources in the best way possible. Whether you are interested in helping at the shelter facilities, fostering underage pets, or assisting with adoptions, there are many opportunities to fit your interests.
There are many reasons to volunteer:
1. Gain valuable skills for your resume.
2. Relieve stress and be active.
3. Meet people with similar interests and passions.
4. Give back and do something positive for your community.
5. Free up resources (e.g. staff time) for other tasks.
Please click on the agencies below to be directed to their volunteer opportunities.
Statewide
Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies
Benton County
Benton Franklin Humane Society
Clallam County
Northwest Rescue & Therapy Dogs
Clark County
Furry Friends
Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Franklin County
Little Lives Small Animal Rescue
Grant County
Grant County Animal Outreach
Island County
Camano Animal Shelter Association
Jefferson County
Humane Society of Jefferson County
King County
Burien CARES
Charlie’s Foundation
Emerald City Pet Rescue
Homeward Pet Adoption Center
MEOW Cat Rescue
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue
Pawsitive Alliance
Regional Animal Services of King County
Seattle Animal Shelter
Seattle Humane Society
Kittitas County
Ellensburg Animal Shelter
Kitsap County
Kitsap Humane Society
Kilckitat County
Columbia Gorge Cat Rescue
Pierce County
Northwest Spay & Neuter Center
Pasado’s Safe Haven Pierce County Spay Station
San Juan County
Island Haven Animal Sanctuary
Skagit County
Humane Society of Skagit Valley
Snohomish County
Beck’s Place
Community Cat Coalition
Everett Animal Shelter
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project
N.O.A.H Center
Pasado’s Safe Haven
PAWS of Lynnwood
Spokane County
Spokane Humane Society
SpokAnimal
S.C.R.A.P.S.
Stevens County
Colville Valley Animal Sanctuary
Thurston County
Concern For Animals
Feline Friends
Joint Animal Services
Walla Walla County
Blue Mountain Humane Society
Whatcom County
Whatcom Humane Society