Volunteer Opportunities

animal shelter volunteer with dog

Volunteers are the heart of the Humane Society, and there is a wide range of exciting volunteer opportunities for people of all ages.

What are the benefits of volunteering for the Humane Society?

  • Join a dedicated team of employees and volunteers at the Animal Shelter, Thrift Store, and/or events.
  • You could earn Thrift Store gift certificates, and an invite to the Annual Appreciation Dinner.
  • Feel good about yourself and about giving back to our unique community.
  • Most importantly, contribute to the quality of life of the innocent pets that have been abandoned or relinquished through no fault of their own!
Dog Walking
dog training
Cat Socialization
Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR)
Driver
cat getting love
Skilled Craftsmen
Foster an Animal

Volunteer at the Thrift Store

thrift store volunteer hanging clothes

Do you love a bargain? Do you enjoy combing second-hand shops for treasures? Would you like to help our community’s homeless animals? Volunteering at the Humane Society Thrift Store is for you!

After your application is processed, you’ll attend an orientation. People are needed for:

  • Cleaning and sorting donations
  • Working with customers
  • Price tagging
  • Restocking
  • Testing equipment for sale
  • Maintenance and repairs

Volunteer at Events and the Administrative Office

The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs is known for its gala fundraising events. Lots of volunteers are needed to carry off the events successfully.

Shelter Shower, Auction for the Animals and More

The biggest fundraising event of the year is the auction. Volunteers are needed to call local businesses to get gift certificate and item donations.

The Shelter Shower needs volunteers for set-up and break-down, staffing check-in tables, monitoring the silent auction, working at the bar and more.

Adoptathons

The Humane Society shelter hosts several off-site adopt-a-thons throughout the year at local merchants, the Thrift Store, and at other local communities. These events promote animal adoptions and raise money for the shelter.

Volunteers help on the day(s) of the event to set up/break down, walk/show off animals and share information about the animals with potential adopters. Volunteers may also wash and groom dogs and cats before the event.

volunteer dog walkers

Additional Fundraising Events

Every year the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs hosts a series of fundraising events to help support our animal shelter and provide for the animals in our care. Depending on the event and needs, there are plenty of opportunities to assist with event preparation, implementation and wrap-up.

Administrative Office

Volunteer with our Administrative Office preparing newsletters and other mailings throughout the year, or posting and distributing event flyers.