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Volunteering with ophs
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a way to give back to your community? Volunteering at our animal shelter is a rewarding experience that allows you to make a real impact on the lives of our furry friends. Whether you have a few hours a week or can commit to more, your time and compassion can help provide the love and care these animals deserve. You can assist with tasks such as basic housekeeping, socializing cats, walking dogs, and adopter support.
Ready to get started?
How to become a Volunteer:​
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Submit a Volunteer Application - Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find online application.
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An OPHS team member will contact you within a few business days to provide more information on the next steps.
Questions?
Email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteercoordinator@op-hs.org
Youth Volunteer Policy at OPHS
Welcome to the next generation of animal advocacy! Youth volunteers can help support OPHS by providing comfort and care to animals at the shelter, completing service projects or helping in many other ways. The minimum age to volunteer at OPHS is 10 years old. Any volunteer under the age of 18 needs a parent or adult guardian's permission to volunteer at the shelter or at special events.
Adult Volunteer Hours:
Barkhouse appreciates having volunteers 7 days a week, from the hours of 8:30 - 5:30
Kitty City volunteers are welcome Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30 - 4:30
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Youth Volunteer Requirements:
Ages 10-15 must volunteer with a parent or adult present.
Ages 16, 17 and 18 are able to volunteer independently with a waiver signed by the parent.
All volunteers must attend a “General Volunteer Orientation” conducted about once a month by our Executive Director, Spenser McGinty. After completion of this Orientation, all volunteers handling our animals must complete a 4-module training of “Fear Free Shelters” and then animal specific Volunteer Orientation with OPHS staff.
​If requested, OPHS will provide a letter of completion for school service time earned after a minimum commitment of six months has been completed.
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Youth Volunteer Hours:
Youth ages 10-17 years of age do not have any restrictions for when they may volunteer. Bark House needs volunteers seven days per week. Kitty City volunteering days are currently Tuesday through Saturday only.
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Youth Service Projects:
(School Requirements for Graduation): Are you interested in creating a project to help the animals at OPHS? If so, we'd love your help! Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator via email at volunteercoordinator@op-hs.org
Join the fun and make a difference at Olympic Peninsula Humane Society!
Already Filled out an application?
See our Training Schedule Below