Volunteer

Volunteer Program

A Message from the Volunteer Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) Volunteer Program. We understand your time is valuable and we appreciate that you’re thinking about spending some of it with us! Volunteers are vital in helping us continue our mission to improve the lives of dogs and cats in our community.

Everyone interested in volunteering at the SAHS must attend an informational session. There you will learn all about the SAHS, our mission, our challenges, our various volunteer programs and opportunities and the many ways you can help us achieve our vision of ending pet over-population and to creating a community where every dog and cat is treated with respect and compassion, and has a permanent and loving home. Because space is limited, a nonrefundable $10 fee is required to confirm and reserve your seat.

PLEASE NOTE: 12 is the minimum age for volunteers. Please do not bring younger children. 12-15 year olds MUST be accompanied by the parent/guardian who will accompany and supervise them while volunteering. 16 and 17 year olds may attend alone.

Please click here to sign up for a class: https://timecounts.org/sahumanevolunteer/opportunities

Group Volunteering

We love having volunteer groups visit us!

We are able to accommodate groups of at least five (5) but no more than 25 volunteers, all of whom must be at least 18 years old. We call this our Volunteer for a Day program. Opportunities are available most Mondays-Saturdays, and must be scheduled at least one (1) month in advance. Scheduling is made on a first come, first-served basis.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visiting volunteer group opportunities that involve direct animal handling due to the extensive training required to handle animals. However, all visiting volunteer group opportunities allow for a behind-the-scenes tour of our campus and at least 30 minutes of animal interaction at the end of the shift!

The fee for this program is as follows:

· $100 for up to 10 people
· $150 for up to 15 people
· $200 for up to 20 people
· $250 for up to 25 people

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail at volunteer@SAhumane.org for more information and/or to schedule your visit.

Court Ordered Community Service
Court Mandated Community Service hours are available at the SAHS. They are approved on a case by case basis by the Volunteer Coordinator. The fee for this program is $30 per person.

You must meet the following guidelines to be considered for the program:

The SAHS will not accept those convicted of the following:

Court Ordered Volunteer jobs revolve around cleaning and consist of little to no animal interaction. Please email volunteer@SAhumane.org to verify eligibility and apply.

FAQ

Is there a fee to volunteer?

Do I have to volunteer a specific amount of time?

Once you commit to volunteering with us, we are counting on you to help us provide the highest quality of care for our animals and support for our programs. In general, we ask that you commit to a minimum of three volunteer hours per quarter, due to the extensive training and experience it requires to become integrated into our Volunteer Program and to stay up-to-date on all protocols and procedures. You will get out of volunteering what you put into it – the more regularly you volunteer, the more familiar you will be with the facility, animals, staff, and fellow volunteers and the more comfortable and FUN volunteering will be for you!

What is the minimum age for volunteers?

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