Volunteer With Us
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Every hour, task, and helping hand makes a real difference for the pets in our care and the people who love them. Thank you for considering volunteering with WCHS and for being part of our mission to support the animals of Whitman County.
In Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
We have various volunteer opportunities available to fit your schedule and preferences.
Volunteers in the shelter must be 16 years or older.
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General Volunteer shifts are all about making a real impact behind the scenes! From laundry and dishes to organizing and other daily tasks, your help keeps the shelter running efficiently and ensures our animals receive the best possible care.
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Dog Enrichment Volunteer shifts are all about making a real impact with our shelter dogs! From walks and enrichment activities to one-on-one interaction, your time helps meet each dog’s physical and mental needs. Enrichment can include play, toys, treats, training, sniffing activities, and other experiences that provide mental stimulation and encourage natural behaviors. These activities help reduce stress, build confidence, and prepare dogs for success in their future homes.
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Transport Volunteer shifts help keep our shelter running! By taking pets to and from vet appointments in our van, you give our shelter staff more time to focus on caring for the animals, keeping up with daily shelter needs, and supporting adoptions. A valid driver’s license is required for these shifts. Your time behind the wheel makes a bigger impact than you might think.
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Food Bank Volunteer shifts help make sure local pets have the food they need! You’ll help our team distribute pet food to community members in need, keeping the process organized and making sure families can access support for their pets. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Petco Event Volunteer shifts help bring WCHS into the community! Working alongside a WCHS team member, you’ll help transport pets to and from Petco, share information about WCHS and our adoptable animals, and spend time caring for and giving extra attention to our adoptable cats staying at Petco. It’s a great way to connect with the community, promote adoption, and help our pets get noticed outside the shelter.
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Please note that if your application is accepted, you will be emailed a link to our volunteer portal to complete required trainings and sign up for shifts within 48 hours.
Volunteer shift types will show as available in the volunteer portal after required online orientations are completed!
Volunteer Off-Site
Offsite volunteer opportunities are ideal for kids under 16 and those with small community service requirements for classes. Volunteers can make enrichment items at home for our shelter pets, assist community members with pet-related needs, and more. These options are flexible, allowing you to support the shelter in meaningful ways, even if you can’t volunteer on-site.