Needs From: Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

Help bring joy and mental stimulation to our shelter dogs! As a Canine Enrichment Volunteer, you’ll assist with preparing and distributing enrichment activities, cleaning up afterward, and prepping for the next day.

If time allows, you may also help cook and prepare special treats for our pups. Your support keeps tails wagging and minds engaged!

Volunteer Need: Enrichment Supply Prep

Help bring joy and mental stimulation to the animals at WVHS!

We need volunteers to gather supplies from the shelter to create engaging enrichment items for our dogs and cats at home. This could include prepping KONGs, assembling treat puzzles, or collecting materials for sensory activities. Your efforts help reduce stress and keep our shelter pets happy while they wait for their forever homes!

Dog Walking Team - Dog Walking & Potty Break Volunteers

Join our dedicated volunteer team to help provide our shelter dogs with the daily exercise, enrichment, and potty breaks they need! This role is open to all levels of volunteers, focusing on establishing consistent potty break routines during our most crucial times:

1-hour shifts are available to volunteers (allowing for more coverage)

Note: Each shift accommodates three volunteers, ensuring support for dogs of all color levels in our behavior system. I've also extended all shifts to 1.5/2.5 hours to allow the last 30 minutes for completing "Walking logs or behavior slips. " Whether you're an experienced handler or just starting, your time and dedication make a significant impact on the well-being of our shelter pups! ❤

Help bring joy and mental stimulation to our shelter dogs by volunteering as a Canine Enrichment Volunteer. You’ll assist with preparing and distributing enrichment activities, cleaning up afterward, and prepping for the next day.

If time allows, you may also help cook and prepare special treats for our pups. Your support keeps tails wagging and minds engaged!

Give a shelter dog a break from kennel life and an exciting day out on the town! We need volunteers to take approved offsite dogs for a fun-filled adventure on local trails or along the riverfront. These outings provide much-needed enrichment, exercise, and socialization while helping us learn more about each dog’s personality outside the shelter.

What You'll Do:
✔Pick up an approved offsite dog from WVHS
✔Enjoy a walk, hike, or relaxing time by the river
✔Capture photos and notes to share about their experience
✔Return them to the shelter happy and tired (by 5:30p)!

Where: Local trails, parks, or the riverfront
When: Flexible—coordinate with the shelter team

If you love exploring the outdoors and want to give a shelter dog a special day, this is the perfect way to make a difference! 

Playgroups are structured, supervised sessions where dogs spend time together in a safe space.

They help dogs release energy, practice social skills, and reduce stress while in the shelter. As a volunteer, your role may include helping move dogs safely to and from playgroup, observing their behavior, and supporting staff with set-up or clean-up. Playgroups are a key tool in keeping dogs happy, healthy, and more adoptable.