Regularly Scheduled Volunteer 

The human compassion we have for our animal friends is almost immeasurable. A perfect example is shown in the hundreds of volunteers who give their time and energy to Humane Society of West Michigan every single year.

If you too are interested in volunteering with us, thank you. Your efforts will be greatly rewarded. 
​No matter how you volunteer, you will play an important role in helping shelter animals find their forever homes.
 At this time we are not taking new volunteer applications until January 2022.
Those who have applied before 10/13 will be contacted. ​
In order to become a volunteer at HSWM, we ask that you make a commitment of at least two (2) hours a week and are at least 16 years of age or older.

Available Shifts:

Mondays: 9:00am-11:00am; 1:00pm-3:00pm; 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am-11:00am; 12:00pm-2:00pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm; 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday and Sundays (cats): 12:00pm-2:00pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday and Sundays (dogs): 9:00am-11:00am; 12:00pm-2:00pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm

Viewing our orientation and training videos are required before you can begin volunteering.  These can be done at your connivence.

Available Positions: 
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  • Dog Volunteer: Come in and socialize, walk, and enrich the lives of shelter dogs.
  • Cat Volunteer: Socialize and pet shelter cats. Help cats de-stress. 
  • Small Animal Volunteer: Socialize rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals.
  • Adoption Counselor: Work with all animals and become a matchmaker between pets and humans. Must be 18 years of older for this position
  • Other: Administration help, data entry, help with laundry, greeting, vaccine clinics and so much more!
Onsite volunteer shadowing with current volunteers and staff will be done prior to volunteering on own.

Questions? Email volunteer@hswestmi.org.