VOLUNTEER
Program generously sponsored by Babbitt’s Backcountry Outfitters
High Country Humane is seeking dedicated and compassionate people who are looking for meaningful ways to donate their time to help animals in need. Volunteers provide critical support for enrichment, training, and socialization for our animals!
Volunteer Opportunities:
Cleaning & Projects
Taking care of a shelter full of animals is a messy job! Our Cleaning & Projects Team Members play a vital role in the health and well-being of our animals, staff, and community. It might not be the most glamorous job, but helping with laundry, dishes, cleaning, and other projects is SO important and appreciated!
Cat Team Volunteer
Are you a feline friend? Then this is the gig for you! Become a Cat Team Member and help our amazing Animal Care staff care for our kitties. This role includes socializing shy cats, playing with rambunctious kittens, keeping kitty rooms clean, and so much more!
Dog Team Volunteer
Love caring for canines? Then this is the gig for you! Become a Dog Team Member and work alongside our Animal Care staff to care for our pups. This role includes the ever-popular walks and yard time, socializing shy pups, playing with adorable puppies, hiking with shelter dogs, and so much more!
Events & Photography
Love being out in the community? Help us spread the word about our adoptable pets and mission! Assist with adoption events, Bark Breaks, community tabling events, fundraisers, and more.
Love taking pictures? Help our pets put their best paw forward by taking fun, personality-filled photos for their website profiles and social media. You can also help create content that gets our pets seen by potential adopters and tag High Country Humane to help spread the word!
& Much, Much More!
There are plenty of ways to make a difference at High Country Humane. Whether you’re helping behind the scenes, spending time with cats, giving shelter dogs some much-needed exercise, representing HCH in the community, or helping our pets get noticed, your time makes a difference!
Volunteer Requirements:
- We accept volunteers 16 years old and up!
- Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must attend the Volunteer Orientation with a parent/guardian to sign liability paperwork.
- Children younger than 16 are welcome to volunteer alongside their parent/guardian as long as the parent/guardian is an active volunteer and the child remains under their supervision throughout the entirety of their visit.
- Volunteer Uniform:
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- HCH Volunteer T-shirt
- Name Badge
- Closed-toe Shoes
- Please avoid perfume, dangling jewelry, or sunglasses/hats (inside) for the safety & comfort of our pets
Let’s Get Started!
- Fill out a Volunteer Application and choose a date to attend Volunteer Orientation below!
- Orientation is held at our Main Campus, 11665 N US 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004.
Group Volunteering:
Do you have a school or workgroup that loves animals? Volunteering is so much fun and even more fun with friends. If your group has a special specific project they would like to do with us, such as a food donation drive, or onsite project please contact volunteer@highcountryhumane.org to get in contact with our volunteer coordinator. Due to liability reasons, groups are project oriented and will not be working directly with the animals however you are helping the animals greatly with all of the projects listed below for your group!
Group Requirements:
- All volunteers must be at least 18 years old
- Group Dates: Any Day, Based on Availability
- Group Times: 9AM – 5PM
- 10 volunteers max
- Must be scheduled in advance!
- Group activities include offsite and onsite opportunities to help the shelter.
- ONSITE: laundry, dishes, yard maintenance, cleaning/organizing projects, moving items
- OFFSITE: pet donation drive, fundraising event (funds or % of proceeds)
Court-Ordered Community Service:
If you would like to serve your court-ordered community service hours to help High Country Humane, please reach out to volunteer@highcountryhumane.
In your email, please include the following information:
- First & Last Name
- Number
- Parole Officer’s Name
- Parole Officer’s Number
- Total number of hours to be completed
- Date that hours must be completed by
For community service, our policy is that this must be served in the form of projects, such as dishes or laundry, and excludes animal handling.
We will not accept community service from the following:
- Drug Charges (alcohol/marijuana excluded) due to the presence of medication on-site
- Charges of cruelty to animals or violence to people
- Charges relating to firearms
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are there any fees I will need to pay to volunteer?
A. There is a $15 donation for your volunteer kit, including your shirt and badge.
Q. When is Volunteer Orientation for New Volunteers?
A. You can see all the dates for our Volunteer Orientations on our calendar!
Q. How do I become a Cat/Dog Team Member?
A. After attending Volunteer Orientation, you will be able to sign up for one of our Dog or Cat Classes. These classes help teach you the basics of working with our animals and will certify you as a Dog or Cat Team Member.
Q. How do I become an HCH volunteer?
A. Check out the section below for an easy step-by-step to get started volunteering!
Q. Do I need to take a class to become a Cleaner?
A. You DO NOT need to attend a Dog/Cat Class to volunteer with us as a Cleaner, but you will need to attend Volunteer Orientation!
Q. Is there a way I can volunteer from home?
A. Yes! Become a foster hero with us! Check out our foster page for more information!
Additional Questions? Please Reach Out!
Email: volunteer@highcountryhumane.org or use the contact box below!
Thank you to our generous program sponsor: Babbitt's Backcountry Outfitters!