Become a Volunteer
Our volunteer team is a robust blend of people from places all over the world. Having this much diversity and experience means we also need a diverse volunteer program to engage the skills and abilities of our team. We have over 30 volunteer roles across programs that include work at the Shelter, Spay & Neuter clinic, Cat Resale Stores, and in the Santa Fe community.
Volunteering is about giving and finding a path that makes you happy. We are here to make sure your experience is a positive and meaningful one. We provide video, web-based and hands-on training to make you more confident and able to work with our special population of pets. A great team of co-volunteers and staff will help you on your way!
Volunteer Requirements:
• Must be 16 years or older for most roles. Volunteers 12 to 15 and their chaperones can contact volunteer@sfhumanesociety.org or find more info here.
• Those wanting to handle animals must attend specific handling classes provided by the Shelter.
• Applicants must be able and willing to follow organizational policies for the safety and well-being of the animals and other people.
• You have the option of purchasing a new volunteer apron for $10, which you may take home; communal aprons will be provided if you do not wish to purchase one.
• Show your volunteer pride and encourage community engagement with some snazzy merch!
Volunteer Application Process:
• Register in Volunteer Impact, our Shelter’s volunteer scheduling software.
• Discover dozens of volunteer activities in the Opportunities tab of your MyImpactPage.
• You are welcomed as a SFAS volunteer, a vital part of the care and enrichment of our Shelter pets! All volunteers are automatically qualified to foster our most vulnerable residents. Shelter outside the shelter.
• For questions about volunteering, contact volunteer@sfhumanesociety.org. For questions about fostering in particular, contact newhope@sfhumanesociety.org.