Shelter Pets Need You

Our volunteers are our most important asset and they do a remarkable job for the animals, the shelter, and its programs. Volunteers come from all walks of life and all parts of the DFW Metroplex. We want our volunteers to work at the times that fit their schedules and participate in activities that meet their interests.

If you are ready to volunteer, register today, and once you are registered, you will receive instructions on attending a volunteer orientation via Zoom.

Volunteers must be 18 years old or older unless they are accompanied by a legal guardian or are working with a youth group with teachers and/or counselors. If you have a child under 18 years old that would like to volunteer with you, please review additional information on volunteering with minor children when you complete the registration form.

Questions? Email the Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Registration Waitlist

Due to the ongoing pandemic and our inability to hold our required volunteer orientations, we are currently suspending any new volunteer registrations. We are so grateful for your interest in sharing your talents with our shelter pets!

We invite you to submit the form below, and we’ll notify you as soon as new volunteer registrations are open again! We can’t wait to meet you!

We can’t wait until we are able to open up registrations again and have you join us to help our shelter pets!

Register to Volunteer

Volunteer Orientation Fees

Registration Fee – $25
This fee provides membership in DFW Humane Society as well as a volunteer t-shirt. This fee must be paid prior to your orientation class date. You will be notified about payment options after submitting your volunteer application. After completing Volunteer Registration, you can return here to pay the Registration Fee.

If you are volunteering to satisfy the requirements for court-ordered community service, please contact the Shelter directly at 972-721-7788 to schedule your service.

Volunteers Make It Happen

Volunteer Registration & Orientation

DFW Humane Society has adjusted our volunteer registration and orientation processes due to the ongoing health risks of COVID-19. If you have not previously registered to volunteer, please complete the initial registration process and registration payment. Once you are registered, you will receive information about attending an upcoming online orientation via Zoom. These online orientation classes are held at regular intervals based on the number of people that need to complete the orientation.

Once you have completed online orientation, you will be provided an opportunity to sign up for small group in-person training with an existing volunteer. The in-person orientation will cover pet handling, shelter cleaning procedures, and other relevant shelter education to set you up for success.

DFW Humane Society Certified Volunteers can expect:

Flexibility

  • to help at times that fit the volunteer’s personal schedule
  • to help in ways that interest the volunteer

Variety

  • TLC, walk, socialize and bathe dogs
  • TLC and socialize cats
  • Show pets at adoption events
  • Assist customers
  • Help plan and/or work fun-raising events (garage sales, auctions, golf tournament, walkathon, food drives, penny drives, etc.)
  • Perform art, graphics or computer skills
  • Visit schools to teach pet care basics
  • Lend clerical skills including preparing mass mailings
  • Share general info about our shelter through our information booths at various events