Volunteer

COVID-19 Update:

Due to COVID-19, we are not currently onboarding new volunteers at this time, in order to refrain from gathering in large groups and in order to limit entry to our facility to essential personnel only. We are so grateful that you are interested in joining our team, and hope to be able to resume Volunteer Orientations soon. Please stay tuned, and in the mean-time, stay safe and healthy! 

We need you!

Kitsap Humane Society has an extensive and strong volunteer program, with volunteers working with almost every single department within the shelter.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions and help with all kinds of duties at the shelter and off-site. While most volunteer positions involve animal handling, KHS also has plenty of volunteer duties that are suitable for people who don’t want to handle animals.

KHS accepts volunteers 16 years old and up.  Limited positions (with parent/guardian supervision) are also available for kids 13-15 years old.

List of volunteer opportunities »

Become a Volunteer!

Ready to help? Follow these simple steps to join the Kitsap Humane Society Volunteer Team:

1
Make sure you meet the requirements listed below
2
Read description of Volunteer Opportunities.
3
Read carefully through the Volunteer Orientation Manual:

• Download the Volunteer Orientation Manual (ages 16+) 

• Download the Youth Volunteer Team Manual (ages 13-15) 

4
Submit your completed application

• by either submitting it to the Customer Service desk during business hours, mailing it to the shelter, or emailing it to volunteerdept@kitsap-humane.org

5
Sign up for a New Volunteer Orientation

• we are currently in the process of switching to an online webinar for Volunteer Orientation, and will no longer be holding in person Orientations starting March 2020. Stay tuned for updates to our website with instructions for our new onboarding process. To get started in the mean-time, you can submit a Volunteer Application to volunteerdept@kitsap-humane.org 

Sign Up for a New Volunteer Orientation!

To attend an upcoming orientation, you must have submitted an application to  volunteerdept@kitsap-humane.org or in person at our shelter. 

This fun and informative training session is required for staff and volunteers to handle animals. 

Your Volunteer Application must be submitted before signing up for orientation, and you will receive an email inviting you to RSVP for the next open orientation once your application has been fully processed and accepted. 

Volunteer Requirements

You must meet the following criteria to become a volunteer:

  • Volunteers must be at least 13 years old
  • Volunteers ages 13-15 must apply with a parent or legal guardian through the Youth Volunteer Team Program and must be accompanied by their parent at all times
  • Volunteers ages 16-17 must have written approval from a parent or legal guardian
  • Volunteers must be able to commit a minimum of 8 hours/month for at least 6 months
  • Volunteers must be able to work respectfully and nonviolently in a high-energy environment, alongside other human beings of various ages, and animals of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
  • There is a one-time, non-refundable volunteer registration fee, due at Volunteer Orientation. This fee covers the volunteer t-shirt, lanyard and training materials:
    • $40 per person
    • $60 Youth Volunteer Team fee for one adult and one youth
    • $70 Youth Volunteer Team fee for one adult and two youths
  • If you are volunteering in order to complete a school volunteer requirement, you can complete your required volunteer hours at Kitsap Humane Society, through a program that is separate from our regular volunteer program.  For more information about this program, contact us at volunteerdept@kitsap-humane.org .

Want to Volunteer With Your Group?

KHS loves to host group volunteer activities for school groups, corporate groups and clubs! To set up a group volunteer opportunity, contact us at volunteerdept@kitsap-humane.org .

Need to Complete a School Volunteer Requirement?

You can complete your required volunteer hours at Kitsap Humane Society, through a program that is separate from our regular volunteer program!  For more information about this program, contact us at volunteerdept@kitsap-humane.org .

Current Volunteers

Kitsap Humane Society LOVES its volunteers!

CURRENT VOLUNTEER LOG INVOLUNTEER FAQ

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Kitsap Humane Society

9167 Dickey Road NW
Silverdale, WA 98383

Phone:
(360) 692-6977
Fax:
(360) 698-9668

 

Tax ID Number: 91-0728353

Adoption Hours
Sunday:
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Friday:
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Noon – 4:00 p.m.

 

All adoptions are by appointment only. We are closed on major holidays.

Stray Animal Admissions Hours

Every day: 11am – 4pm

Owner surrenders & private euthanasia:

By appointment only.

Pet Reclaim Hours

Every day: 11am – 5pm

Pet Food Pantry Hours

Every day: 12pm – 4pm

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