Volunteer

Volunteer at La Plata County Humane Society and make a real difference for pets in need! Join our dedicated team providing care and enrichment. Opportunities include animal care, education programs, event support, store assistance, and administrative help. Your contribution is vital in helping homeless and abused animals find their happy tails.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Foster Care

    Can't adopt right now? Become a foster hero! Provide a loving temporary home and make a lasting, immediate impact on a shelter animal's life.

  • Thrift Store

    Love organizing and helping animals? Volunteer to help sort through and organize donated treasures and help us keep things tidy.

  • Shelter Help

    Spend quality time cuddling cats, walking dogs, and playing with adorable puppies. Your care and attention provide vital comfort and socialization to shelter animals awaiting their forever homes.

Volunteer Requirements

  • $25 volunteer application fee. This payment will be done at orientation. 

  • Must be at least 18 years old, or have a parent or guardian come with you while volunteering. Minors need to be at least 8 years of age.

  • Complete a volunteer application and attend a mandatory orientation.

  • Wear your badge while volunteering.

  • Bring a positive attitude; your attitude affects the animals in the shelter.

Get Started

Please complete the volunteer application or come into the shelter. Let us know your area of interest and availability, and we’ll get in touch with you to let you know more about orientation and the training process. (Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. If under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present).

To learn more about our volunteer opportunities and needs, please contact Liza Brown, Volunteer Coordinator by email at volunteer@lpchumanesociety.org or by phone at (970) 259-2847 x120