Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at Northshore Humane Society. Our work would not be possible without the dedication, passion and hard work of our volunteer force! For any questions about our volunteer program, please email us at volunteer@nshumane.org.
PLEASE NOTE we are unable to accommodate court-mandated volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Enrichment with our animals (dog walking and cat socialization)
- Assisting animal care with cleaning kennels
- Surgery & veterinary assistance
- Canine Cabbies
- Administration
- Fostering
- Property maintenance
- Special events
- ...and much more!
Volunteer Groups
We love welcoming volunteer groups! Whether it’s yard work, cleaning, or arts and crafts, there are plenty of ongoing projects that directly benefit our homeless pets.
If you’re with a local business, school, or community group, please contact our Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator, Maggie Stokes, at mstokes@nshumane.org for more information.
How to Apply
The first step to becoming a volunteer is completing our online application using the button below.
After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with upcoming orientation dates. Simply reply to the email to confirm your orientation date!
Family volunteer teams: Each parent and child must complete a separate application using a unique email address so our system can assign individual volunteer PINs for tracking hours.
Orientation & Training
Volunteer orientations are typically held every other Saturday from 9:00–10:00 AM at the shelter. During orientation, our Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator, Maggie Stokes, will provide an overview of Northshore Humane Society, our programs and services, and the many ways you can help our homeless animals.
You’ll also receive guidance on next steps for training based on your interests.
Once you’ve completed both orientation and training, you’ll be eligible to sign up for volunteer opportunities listed above.
Please note: Orientation and training are required before becoming an active volunteer. Sessions often fill up a month in advance, so plan ahead if you need service hours for school or clubs.
Age Requirements
Because we work closely with rescue animals whose histories may be unknown, volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a registered NHS volunteer.
At Northshore Humane Society, we believe in teaching youth the importance of responsible pet care and adoption. Children who are under the age of 12 can still have learning opportunities and the ability to earn volunteer hours through our Junior Volunteers and Summer Camp programs.
