Help Us With Our Mission Become a Volunteer at Humane Colorado Want to do good in your community and get a regular furry-friend fix? Become a volunteer at Humane Colorado and help us with our mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering. When you volunteer at Humane Colorado, you’re joining a family of volunteers and staff committed to providing love and support for the animals in our care. Whether it’s giving basic care to animals at one of our locations or providing a temporary home for a foster pet until it’s ready for adoption, we hope there is an opportunity that is a good fit for you. About Our Opportunities Age Requirement: For most opportunities, volunteers must be at least 16 years older. Learn more about youth opportunities through our Humane Education department or about our junior foster program. Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit three hours per week for six months, except for foster parents. Unable to make the required commitment? Click to learn more about our community service program. Community Service Programs
General Volunteer We offer more than 70 volunteer positions to help cats, dogs and small mammals at our shelters. These opportunities include everything from adoptions and animal care to dog walking and assisting with medications, and more.
Equine Volunteer Work with horses and other equines, mucking stalls and providing enrichment at the Harmony Equine Center.
Youth Volunteer The Junior Volunteer Club and Pawsitive Service Club introduce children ages 8-15 to the benefits of volunteering in an animal shelter.
San Luis Valley General Volunteer Volunteer at our San Luis Valley Animal Shelter – These opportunities include everything from adoptions and animal care to dog walking and assisting with medications, and more.