[header] How to volunteer at an animal shelter [title] Contact your local animal shelter or humane society. [step] The organization may have a contact person or " volunteer coordinator " who can help you get involved at their facility. Visit a shelter's website, and check for any information that is listed for volunteers.
[header] How to volunteer at an animal shelter [title] Contact your local animal shelter or humane society. [step] The organization may have a contact person or " volunteer coordinator " who can help you get involved at their facility. Visit a shelter's website, and check for any information that is listed for volunteers.
[substeps] In some places, volunteering is free. In others, the shelter is awarding small amounts of free food to day visitors. [substeps] You can also search for " animal rescue volunteers " on animal rescues' websites. Ask you questions about their methods for finding volunteers. Some shelters will not offer much information on their websites, and some may not have websites at all. [substeps] Look online for shelters near your home or office. You may also look at volunteering opportunities online. [substeps] If you cannot access information online online, ask a nearby shelter or animal shelter representative if you can access a volunteer coordinator.