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Volunteer at Yakima Humane Society

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HOMELESS PETS? VOLUNTEER!

Volunteering with the Yakima Humane Society is a great way to improve the lives of shelter pets. Quality time has a positive and long lasting effect on the well-being of the animals in our care. The Yakima Humane Society is deeply grateful for the generosity, commitment and passion of our volunteers. Volunteers make it possible to carry out our mission to end animal suffering and reduce animal overpopulation in our community. 

Please email:  Ally Thomas at [email protected] to learn more.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteering your time allows us to stay up on all the feeding, medicating, and cleaning that come with housing 150+ animals each day. Most importantly, a larger team allows us to spend more quality time with each animal in our facility. Dogs need walks, cats need socialization, and every animal needs and deserves love and attention. We want to make YHS a factory for canine and feline joy.

Public Dog Walking

Did you know that YHS is open to the public for dog walking?  During regular business hours, YHS welcomes local residence to come into the adoption center and take a dog for a walk in the adjacent park.  Walks are limited to 30 minutes depending on the weather and walkers must be over 18 with a valid ID.  The public walking program is a great way to get some exercise while having a great time and helping a homeless pet.

If you have any question please call 509-457-6854 or email [email protected].

How to become a Volunteer

Requirements:

    • Be at least 16 years old with parental consent
    • Submit a Volunteer Candidate Form
    • Attend Mandatory Volunteer Orientation & Training
Volunteer Requirements

The first step to becoming a volunteer is to fill out a Volunteer Candidate Form either online or in person at the adoption center. Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email. The Volunteer team will then review you application. Once your application has been approved you will receive an email invitation to attend a two-hour Orientation & Training where you will learn about our organization, policies, procedures and receive a short animal behavior training. Upon completion of Orientation and Training you will be paired with a mentor volunteer who will mentor you through your first day of your volunteer service. Upon completion of all training, volunteers are able to set their own schedules and volunteer independently.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please call 509-457-6854 or email us at [email protected]

Volunteer Application
Yakima Adoption Center

2405 W Birchfield Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
509-457-6854
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Ellensburg Adoption Center

1007 S Industrial Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-7387
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Yakima Spay & Neuter Clinic

106 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
509-426-2460
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