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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:​

  1. Submit a Volunteer Application - Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find online application.

  2. 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 Volunteers@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 10-12: Must volunteer with a parent or guardian present. 

Ages 13-17: MAY volunteer "solo" (without a parent/guardian present) but that is only after they (and parent/ guardian) have gone through Orientation and all Training sessions and been evaluated and assessed by kennel staff and /or kennel managers. Typically all youth and their guardian must stay together while volunteering. Opportunities for youth doing "solo" activities is limited and determined by OPHS staff. 

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There is no direct supervision of Youth Volunteers, so they must be comfortable volunteering on their own and work independently. 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. Volunteering occurs between the hours of 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. 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 Requirments 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 Volunteers@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

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