Needs From: Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

Volunteer: Canine Enrichment

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!

Program: Canine Companions

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!

Program: Canine Companions

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Community Pet Pantry

Community Pet Pantry – Volunteer Description

Join us in making a difference for pets and their families! The Community Pet Pantry is dedicated to providing pet food and essential supplies to families facing financial hardships, ensuring that beloved pets stay in their homes and out of shelters.

As a volunteer, you’ll help with tasks such as:

Sorting and organizing pet food donations Packing and distributing pet food and supplies to community members Assisting with pantry events and outreach efforts Engaging with pet owners and offering support and resources

Whether you’re passionate about animals, community service, or simply lending a helping hand, your time and effort will directly impact pets and their families in need. Come be a part of a compassionate team and help us keep tails wagging!

Get involved today! ❤️

Program: Events & Outreach Team

Community Pet Pantry – Volunteer Description

Join us in making a difference for pets and their families! The Community Pet Pantry is dedicated to providing pet food and essential supplies to families facing financial hardships, ensuring that beloved pets stay in their homes and out of shelters.

As a volunteer, you’ll help with tasks such as:

Sorting and organizing pet food donations Packing and distributing pet food and supplies to community members Assisting with pantry events and outreach efforts Engaging with pet owners and offering support and resources

Whether you’re passionate about animals, community service, or simply lending a helping hand, your time and effort will directly impact pets and their families in need. Come be a part of a compassionate team and help us keep tails wagging!

Get involved today! ❤️

Program: Events & Outreach Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Community Vaccine Clinic Volunteer

As a Community Vaccine Clinic Volunteer, you will be the first point of contact for clients and their pets, helping create a welcoming and organized check-in experience. Responsibilities include:

Greeting clients and their pets upon arrivalRecording pet weights and ensuring accurate documentationGuiding clients to the appropriate exam room

This role is perfect for friendly, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy interacting with people and animals. Your support helps keep our clinic running smoothly and ensures every pet receives the care they need!

Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch and water and take breaks as needed. A fridge is available for storing food and drinks—your well-being is important to us!

Program: Vet Care

As a Community Vaccine Clinic Volunteer, you will be the first point of contact for clients and their pets, helping create a welcoming and organized check-in experience. Responsibilities include:

Greeting clients and their pets upon arrivalRecording pet weights and ensuring accurate documentationGuiding clients to the appropriate exam room

This role is perfect for friendly, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy interacting with people and animals. Your support helps keep our clinic running smoothly and ensures every pet receives the care they need!

Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch and water and take breaks as needed. A fridge is available for storing food and drinks—your well-being is important to us!

Program: Vet Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Walking Team

Kane, aka Kaeto , who now serves Chelan County and keeps our community safe




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:

Morning Shifts: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM & 10:30 AM -12:00 PMMid-Day Shift: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Shift: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM YOU ASKED -- WE ANSWERED

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


Morning Shifts: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM & 10:30 AM -12:00 PMMid-Day Shift: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PMAfternoon Shifts: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

* Offered Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Mid-Day Shift: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM & 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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! ❤

Program: Canine Companions

Kane, aka Kaeto , who now serves Chelan County and keeps our community safe




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:

Morning Shifts: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM & 10:30 AM -12:00 PMMid-Day Shift: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Shift: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM YOU ASKED -- WE ANSWERED

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


Morning Shifts: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM & 10:30 AM -12:00 PMMid-Day Shift: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PMAfternoon Shifts: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

* Offered Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Mid-Day Shift: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM & 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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! ❤

Program: Canine Companions

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Kitty City Ambassadors

Kitty Enrichment & Care Volunteer

Love cats and want to make a purr-fect difference in their day? Our Kitty Enrichment & Care Volunteers play a vital role in creating a happy, healthy, and stimulating environment for the cats in our care. Beyond providing essentials like clean spaces and meals, this role focuses on what truly helps our feline friends thrive—mental, emotional, and physical enrichment.

Volunteers help bring enrichment to life by assisting with daily enrichment assembly and distribution. This includes interactive play, puzzle feeders, sensory activities, and other creative experiences that encourage natural behaviors and prevent boredom. Every activity is designed with the cats’ individual needs in mind, ensuring each one receives personalized attention and care.

Important Shift Info:
If you volunteer between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM or 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM, you’ll be directly supporting kitty enrichment activities.


➡ Please be sure you’ve met with Leah for training before claiming these shifts.

This collaborative and rewarding role not only improves the quality of life for our cats but also offers volunteers hands-on experience, connection, and the joy that comes from helping animals feel safe, engaged, and loved.


We’re looking to expand our team—join us and help provide the purrr-fect care our kitties deserve!

Program: Feline Friends & Small Critters

Kitty Enrichment & Care Volunteer

Love cats and want to make a purr-fect difference in their day? Our Kitty Enrichment & Care Volunteers play a vital role in creating a happy, healthy, and stimulating environment for the cats in our care. Beyond providing essentials like clean spaces and meals, this role focuses on what truly helps our feline friends thrive—mental, emotional, and physical enrichment.

Volunteers help bring enrichment to life by assisting with daily enrichment assembly and distribution. This includes interactive play, puzzle feeders, sensory activities, and other creative experiences that encourage natural behaviors and prevent boredom. Every activity is designed with the cats’ individual needs in mind, ensuring each one receives personalized attention and care.

Important Shift Info:
If you volunteer between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM or 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM, you’ll be directly supporting kitty enrichment activities.


➡ Please be sure you’ve met with Leah for training before claiming these shifts.

This collaborative and rewarding role not only improves the quality of life for our cats but also offers volunteers hands-on experience, connection, and the joy that comes from helping animals feel safe, engaged, and loved.


We’re looking to expand our team—join us and help provide the purrr-fect care our kitties deserve!

Program: Feline Friends & Small Critters

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mid-Day Surgical Instrument Prep Volunteer

Role Overview:
The AM/Mid-Day Surgical Packs Volunteer plays a vital role in ensuring that our veterinary team properly sanitizes and prepares surgical instruments. This position involves cleaning, wrapping, and organizing surgical instrument packs to maintain a sterile environment for procedures.

Responsibilities:

Sanitize and properly handle surgical instruments.Wrap and prepare instrument packs for future surgeries.Operate the washing machine to clean surgical tools.Maintain a clean and organized workspace.Follow all safety and sanitation protocols.

Requirements:

Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.Attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.Willingness to work in a fast-paced, structured environment.No prior experience required—training provided!

This is a great opportunity for those interested in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, or behind-the-scenes clinic support. Your contribution directly helps animals receive the care they need!


Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch and water and take breaks as needed. A fridge is available for storing food and drinks—your well-being is important to us!

Program: Vet Care

Role Overview:
The AM/Mid-Day Surgical Packs Volunteer plays a vital role in ensuring that our veterinary team properly sanitizes and prepares surgical instruments. This position involves cleaning, wrapping, and organizing surgical instrument packs to maintain a sterile environment for procedures.

Responsibilities:

Sanitize and properly handle surgical instruments.Wrap and prepare instrument packs for future surgeries.Operate the washing machine to clean surgical tools.Maintain a clean and organized workspace.Follow all safety and sanitation protocols.

Requirements:

Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.Attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.Willingness to work in a fast-paced, structured environment.No prior experience required—training provided!

This is a great opportunity for those interested in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, or behind-the-scenes clinic support. Your contribution directly helps animals receive the care they need!


Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch and water and take breaks as needed. A fridge is available for storing food and drinks—your well-being is important to us!

Program: Vet Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Offsite Adventures!

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! 

Program: Canine Companions

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! 

Program: Canine Companions

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Patient Care - Recover Support in Surgery

Role Purpose

To provide a safe, calm, and warm environment for cats and dogs as they emerge from anesthesia. This role is critical in the 30–60 minutes immediately following surgery, ensuring that patients wake up smoothly, stay warm, and are monitored for any signs of distress before returning to their kennels.

Key Responsibilities

Anesthesia Monitoring: Watch for regular breathing patterns and monitor gum color (capillary refill time) as directed by medical staff.

Temperature Regulation: Use warming blankets, heat discs, or "snuggle safes" to prevent hypothermia, which is common after surgery.

Extubation Support: Alert technicians when a patient begins to swallow so the breathing tube (endotracheal tube) can be safely removed.

Post-Op Comfort: Gently "tuck in" recovering pets, ensuring they are positioned correctly to keep their airways clear.

Sanitation: Clean and prep recovery bays/crates between patients to maintain a sterile environment.

Alert System: Immediately notify the veterinary team of any abnormalities, such as shivering, vocalization, or slow wake-up times.

Program: Vet Care

Role Purpose

To provide a safe, calm, and warm environment for cats and dogs as they emerge from anesthesia. This role is critical in the 30–60 minutes immediately following surgery, ensuring that patients wake up smoothly, stay warm, and are monitored for any signs of distress before returning to their kennels.

Key Responsibilities

Anesthesia Monitoring: Watch for regular breathing patterns and monitor gum color (capillary refill time) as directed by medical staff.

Temperature Regulation: Use warming blankets, heat discs, or "snuggle safes" to prevent hypothermia, which is common after surgery.

Extubation Support: Alert technicians when a patient begins to swallow so the breathing tube (endotracheal tube) can be safely removed.

Post-Op Comfort: Gently "tuck in" recovering pets, ensuring they are positioned correctly to keep their airways clear.

Sanitation: Clean and prep recovery bays/crates between patients to maintain a sterile environment.

Alert System: Immediately notify the veterinary team of any abnormalities, such as shivering, vocalization, or slow wake-up times.

Program: Vet Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Public Patient Check-in

Role Purpose

To streamline the morning "check-in" rush and afternoon "discharge" window. You are the primary point of contact for the public, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and that both humans and animals feel calm and welcomed upon arrival.

Key Responsibilities

Greeting & Triage: Welcome clients as they arrive, identify the reason for their visit, and ensure pets are safely leashed or in secure carriers.

Intake Paperwork: Assist owners in completing surgical consent forms, anesthesia waivers, and contact information updates.

Weight & ID Checks: Escort pets to the lobby scale to record an accurate weight and ensure ID collars/tags match the digital records.

Lobby Management: Keep the waiting area orderly. If a "reactive" dog or a highly stressed cat arrives, assist in finding them a quiet corner or a vacant exam room to wait in.

Patient Status Liaison: Act as a bridge between the front desk and the surgical technicians. Notify the medical team when a patient has arrived and is ready for "pre-op."

Comfort Support: Offer water, tissues, or coffee to waiting owners. For nervous pets, you may provide "distraction treats" (if cleared by the medical staff).

Program: Vet Care

Role Purpose

To streamline the morning "check-in" rush and afternoon "discharge" window. You are the primary point of contact for the public, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and that both humans and animals feel calm and welcomed upon arrival.

Key Responsibilities

Greeting & Triage: Welcome clients as they arrive, identify the reason for their visit, and ensure pets are safely leashed or in secure carriers.

Intake Paperwork: Assist owners in completing surgical consent forms, anesthesia waivers, and contact information updates.

Weight & ID Checks: Escort pets to the lobby scale to record an accurate weight and ensure ID collars/tags match the digital records.

Lobby Management: Keep the waiting area orderly. If a "reactive" dog or a highly stressed cat arrives, assist in finding them a quiet corner or a vacant exam room to wait in.

Patient Status Liaison: Act as a bridge between the front desk and the surgical technicians. Notify the medical team when a patient has arrived and is ready for "pre-op."

Comfort Support: Offer water, tissues, or coffee to waiting owners. For nervous pets, you may provide "distraction treats" (if cleared by the medical staff).

Program: Vet Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ringworm Care

How Volunteers Can Assist with Ringworm Care:

Daily Cleaning & Sanitization:
Volunteers play a critical role in ensuring the living spaces of ringworm-infected animals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of the fungus to other animals.Animal Handling & Socialization:
Volunteers can assist with safely handling and socializing animals undergoing ringworm treatment, providing them with comfort and interaction while maintaining infection control protocols.Laundry & Bedding Care:
Volunteers can manage the laundry of bedding, towels, and other materials that need to be sanitized regularly to reduce the risk of contamination.Monitoring & Reporting:
Volunteers can help track the animals’ progress by completing daily logs or "medical report cards" to report any changes in the animal’s condition, skin, or behavior to the veterinary and care team.Providing Enrichment:
While the animals are in isolation, volunteers can offer enrichment activities such as toys, puzzles, or simple playtime to keep the animals engaged and reduce stress during treatment.Education & Awareness:
Volunteers can help educate fellow volunteers or even the public about ringworm, explaining the treatment process and the fact that it’s treatable, to help reduce fear or stigma.

Volunteers - Tuesdays & Fridays are Dip days, please be aware that we may have staff still working during your scheduled shift. If this is the case, feel free to socialize and check on our adoptable cats before heading into RW.

*We've added a morning shift on weekends to add extra support for the RW kitties early mornings. If yoy know anyone interested in joining our Culture Club Team, please connect with the volunteer manager for more information. 

Thank you for you endless support! 

Program: Feline Friends & Small Critters

How Volunteers Can Assist with Ringworm Care:

Daily Cleaning & Sanitization:
Volunteers play a critical role in ensuring the living spaces of ringworm-infected animals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of the fungus to other animals.Animal Handling & Socialization:
Volunteers can assist with safely handling and socializing animals undergoing ringworm treatment, providing them with comfort and interaction while maintaining infection control protocols.Laundry & Bedding Care:
Volunteers can manage the laundry of bedding, towels, and other materials that need to be sanitized regularly to reduce the risk of contamination.Monitoring & Reporting:
Volunteers can help track the animals’ progress by completing daily logs or "medical report cards" to report any changes in the animal’s condition, skin, or behavior to the veterinary and care team.Providing Enrichment:
While the animals are in isolation, volunteers can offer enrichment activities such as toys, puzzles, or simple playtime to keep the animals engaged and reduce stress during treatment.Education & Awareness:
Volunteers can help educate fellow volunteers or even the public about ringworm, explaining the treatment process and the fact that it’s treatable, to help reduce fear or stigma.

Volunteers - Tuesdays & Fridays are Dip days, please be aware that we may have staff still working during your scheduled shift. If this is the case, feel free to socialize and check on our adoptable cats before heading into RW.

*We've added a morning shift on weekends to add extra support for the RW kitties early mornings. If yoy know anyone interested in joining our Culture Club Team, please connect with the volunteer manager for more information. 

Thank you for you endless support! 

Program: Feline Friends & Small Critters

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shelter Patient Transport

Help our animals get the care they need! As a shelter patient support, you'll play a vital role in safely moving shelter pets between the clinic and the shelter. Responsibilities include:

Walking adult dogs to the clinicCarrying puppies (under 6 months) to the clinicTransporting cats safely in carriersWeighing animals upon arrivalUpdating kennel signage at both the shelter and clinic

This role requires frequent walking, standing, and the ability to lift 35+ lbs. If you're looking for a hands-on way to make a difference, this is the purrrfect opportunity!

Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch and water and take breaks as needed. A fridge is available for storing food and drinks—your well-being is important to us!

Program: Vet Care

Help our animals get the care they need! As a shelter patient support, you'll play a vital role in safely moving shelter pets between the clinic and the shelter. Responsibilities include:

Walking adult dogs to the clinicCarrying puppies (under 6 months) to the clinicTransporting cats safely in carriersWeighing animals upon arrivalUpdating kennel signage at both the shelter and clinic

This role requires frequent walking, standing, and the ability to lift 35+ lbs. If you're looking for a hands-on way to make a difference, this is the purrrfect opportunity!

Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch and water and take breaks as needed. A fridge is available for storing food and drinks—your well-being is important to us!

Program: Vet Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shelter Support- Front office Greeting & Help

The Shelter Support – Front Office Greeting & Help volunteer plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, clean, and organized environment for everyone who walks through our doors. This position serves as one of the first friendly faces clients and visitors encounter, helping ensure a positive and compassionate experience at our animal shelter.

Key Responsibilities:
*Warmly greet clients, adopters, and community members in the front office
*Provide general assistance and help direct visitors as needed
*Maintain a tidy and welcoming public space
*Vacuum public areas and clean windows, countertops, and entryways
*Assist with laundry and dishwashing as needed
*Support overall cleanliness and presentation of the shelter

This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy interacting with people while also helping behind the scenes. By keeping our public areas clean, organized, and inviting, you directly contribute to a positive experience for visitors and a comfortable environment for our animals.

Your support helps ensure our shelter feels warm, professional, and welcoming every single day.

Volunteer Note: This role does not involve direct animal handling, but you will be working in proximity to our furry friends. It's a great way to help the animals if you're a bit "allergic" to the fur but have a big heart for the cause!

Program: Shelter Support Team

The Shelter Support – Front Office Greeting & Help volunteer plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, clean, and organized environment for everyone who walks through our doors. This position serves as one of the first friendly faces clients and visitors encounter, helping ensure a positive and compassionate experience at our animal shelter.

Key Responsibilities:
*Warmly greet clients, adopters, and community members in the front office
*Provide general assistance and help direct visitors as needed
*Maintain a tidy and welcoming public space
*Vacuum public areas and clean windows, countertops, and entryways
*Assist with laundry and dishwashing as needed
*Support overall cleanliness and presentation of the shelter

This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy interacting with people while also helping behind the scenes. By keeping our public areas clean, organized, and inviting, you directly contribute to a positive experience for visitors and a comfortable environment for our animals.

Your support helps ensure our shelter feels warm, professional, and welcoming every single day.

Volunteer Note: This role does not involve direct animal handling, but you will be working in proximity to our furry friends. It's a great way to help the animals if you're a bit "allergic" to the fur but have a big heart for the cause!

Program: Shelter Support Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Feb 23, 2026 through Feb 28, 2027

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shelter Support- Housekeeping

Love animals and want to make a meaningful difference behind the scenes? Join our shelter family as a Housekeeping Volunteer and help us create a clean, cozy, and welcoming space for pets waiting for their forever homes.

As a Housekeeping Volunteer, you are a vital part of our daily operations. Your work directly supports the comfort, health, and well-being of both animals and people.

You’ll help with:

*Washing dishes & toys – because every pet deserves a fresh bowl and safe, clean enrichment.
*Sanitizing toys & bowls – keeping playtime safe and germs away.
*Fluffing bedding & folding laundry – clean towels and blankets mean happy snuggles.
*Tidying public spaces – helping keep lobbies, restrooms, breakroom, and conference areas clean and welcoming.
*Help Maintaining the donation storage room – organizing and keeping donated supplies tidy, accessible, and ready for use.
*Restocking essentials – ensuring staff, volunteers, and animals have what they need each day.

It may not always be glamorous, but it is absolutely essential. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, working independently, and knowing their efforts make a real impact. Put on your favorite playlist, get your steps in, and help create a safe and comfortable environment for the animals in our care.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to have you on the team!

Program: Shelter Support Team

Love animals and want to make a meaningful difference behind the scenes? Join our shelter family as a Housekeeping Volunteer and help us create a clean, cozy, and welcoming space for pets waiting for their forever homes.

As a Housekeeping Volunteer, you are a vital part of our daily operations. Your work directly supports the comfort, health, and well-being of both animals and people.

You’ll help with:

*Washing dishes & toys – because every pet deserves a fresh bowl and safe, clean enrichment.
*Sanitizing toys & bowls – keeping playtime safe and germs away.
*Fluffing bedding & folding laundry – clean towels and blankets mean happy snuggles.
*Tidying public spaces – helping keep lobbies, restrooms, breakroom, and conference areas clean and welcoming.
*Help Maintaining the donation storage room – organizing and keeping donated supplies tidy, accessible, and ready for use.
*Restocking essentials – ensuring staff, volunteers, and animals have what they need each day.

It may not always be glamorous, but it is absolutely essential. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, working independently, and knowing their efforts make a real impact. Put on your favorite playlist, get your steps in, and help create a safe and comfortable environment for the animals in our care.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to have you on the team!

Program: Shelter Support Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Special Events

Events & Engagement Volunteer Role

Building a Safer, More Compassionate Community for Pets & People

At Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, we believe pets are family—and that families should stay together. We're dedicated to keeping pets and their people connected, supported, and thriving. One of the ways we do that is by showing up in our community: at events, in neighborhoods, and wherever we're needed most.

We're excited to introduce a volunteer role that brings our mission to life through hands-on involvement at events and outreach opportunities. If you’re someone who loves people as much as you love animals, this might be the perfect fit for you.

As an Events & Engagement Volunteer, you’ll help create meaningful connections between WVHS and the community. Whether you're helping with setup or teardown, chatting with attendees at an outreach booth, handing out resources at our monthly pet pantry, or walking an adoptable dog at a festival—your presence makes a difference.

You might find yourself:

Setting up tables, signage, and materials at local events.

Representing WVHS at booths—sharing info, answering questions, and spreading awareness.

Walking and handling adoptable dogs to help them shine and find their future families.

Supporting our monthly Pet Food Pantry, helping distribute supplies to families in need.

Every event is different, and every shift is a new opportunity to connect with others, support our mission, and celebrate the bond between pets and people.

If you’re passionate about animal welfare, enjoy engaging with the public, and want to be a visible part of the heart of WVHS—we’d love to welcome you to this role.

Together, we’re not just showing up—we’re building a more compassionate community.


Program: Events & Outreach Team

Events & Engagement Volunteer Role

Building a Safer, More Compassionate Community for Pets & People

At Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, we believe pets are family—and that families should stay together. We're dedicated to keeping pets and their people connected, supported, and thriving. One of the ways we do that is by showing up in our community: at events, in neighborhoods, and wherever we're needed most.

We're excited to introduce a volunteer role that brings our mission to life through hands-on involvement at events and outreach opportunities. If you’re someone who loves people as much as you love animals, this might be the perfect fit for you.

As an Events & Engagement Volunteer, you’ll help create meaningful connections between WVHS and the community. Whether you're helping with setup or teardown, chatting with attendees at an outreach booth, handing out resources at our monthly pet pantry, or walking an adoptable dog at a festival—your presence makes a difference.

You might find yourself:

Setting up tables, signage, and materials at local events.

Representing WVHS at booths—sharing info, answering questions, and spreading awareness.

Walking and handling adoptable dogs to help them shine and find their future families.

Supporting our monthly Pet Food Pantry, helping distribute supplies to families in need.

Every event is different, and every shift is a new opportunity to connect with others, support our mission, and celebrate the bond between pets and people.

If you’re passionate about animal welfare, enjoy engaging with the public, and want to be a visible part of the heart of WVHS—we’d love to welcome you to this role.

Together, we’re not just showing up—we’re building a more compassionate community.


Program: Events & Outreach Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: The Meow-tropolitan Team

Volunteer Role: Kitty City Housekeeping Volunteer

*If you have NOT trained for this shift before, please connect with Leah at lschell@wenatcheehumane.org

Description:
Help our feline friends start their day in a clean, comfortable space! Volunteers in this role assist with morning cleaning and housekeeping tasks to ensure Kitty City is fresh and welcoming for both cats and visitors.

Responsibilities:

Clean and prepare cat condos for opening Sweep and mop floors to maintain a tidy environment Take out trash and recycling as needed Ensure common areas are clean and organized Enjoy some well-earned kitty snuggles after a job well done!

Ideal for volunteers who:

Enjoy hands-on tasks and keep the spaces clean Want to make a direct impact on the well-being of shelter cats Appreciate a mix of active work and quality time with animals

Join us in making a difference—one clean condo (and one kitty cuddle) at a time! 

Program: Feline Friends & Small Critters

Volunteer Role: Kitty City Housekeeping Volunteer

*If you have NOT trained for this shift before, please connect with Leah at lschell@wenatcheehumane.org

Description:
Help our feline friends start their day in a clean, comfortable space! Volunteers in this role assist with morning cleaning and housekeeping tasks to ensure Kitty City is fresh and welcoming for both cats and visitors.

Responsibilities:

Clean and prepare cat condos for opening Sweep and mop floors to maintain a tidy environment Take out trash and recycling as needed Ensure common areas are clean and organized Enjoy some well-earned kitty snuggles after a job well done!

Ideal for volunteers who:

Enjoy hands-on tasks and keep the spaces clean Want to make a direct impact on the well-being of shelter cats Appreciate a mix of active work and quality time with animals

Join us in making a difference—one clean condo (and one kitty cuddle) at a time! 

Program: Feline Friends & Small Critters

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98801

Allow Groups: No