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    • Adoption Fees
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      • Adoptable Dogs
      • Adoptable Cats
      • Adoptable Small Animals
    • Post Adoption Resources
    • Working Cat Program
    • FAQ
  • Give
    • Donate
    • Recurring & Monthly Giving
    • IRAs, Stock, DAFs
    • Shelter Sponsorship
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial
    • Shelter Wish List
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events
    • Billboard Competition
    • Host An Event With Us!
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    • Animals in Foster
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    • Foster Resources >
      • Foster Manuals
      • Appointment Scheduling
      • Foster Kitten Adoption Application
  • Get Involved
    • Do-It-Yourself Service Projects
    • Dog's Day Out
    • Group Volunteer
    • Board of Directors
    • Regularly Scheduled Volunteer
  • Resources
    • Found Kitten FAQs
    • Animal Admitting
    • Community Clinics
    • Pet Food Assistance
    • Pet Health Emergencies
    • Pet Microchipping
    • Euthanasia
    • Lost and Found Animals
    • Emergency Foster Program
    • Obedience >
      • Obedience Classes
      • Seminars
    • Animal Behavior >
      • Behavior Consultations
      • Canine Behavior Resources
      • Feline Behavior Resources
      • Rabbit Behavior Resources
  • For Kids
    • Summer Camps
    • Youth Camps & Programs
    • Schools, Classrooms & Youth Organizations
  • Shop HSWM Apparel
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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.

As a non-profit shelter, we depend on volunteers from our community to help us enrich our animals and give them the best care possible. 

Requirements:

​All volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer. Check out our youth programs for volunteer opportunities for individuals under 18 years of age.

Volunteers must be willing to commit to at least 8 hours per month on a scheduled day and time for at least 6 consecutive months.
 

Current Openings:

Volunteer Applications are currently closed

Volunteer Departments:

Dog volunteer: Walking and socializing dogs. This is a physically demanding volunteer role. You will be removing and returning dogs to kennels, leashing them, adhering to their specific traits, and cleaning up after them. 

Cat/Small Animals: Socializing cats and small animals while providing enrichment. 

Adoption Counselors: Assist in the adoption team by meeting with potential adopters with the animals they are interested in. In addition to meeting with people, adoption counselors handle animals, clean up meet and greet rooms and help keep the adoption area clean and organized. *Must be 18 or older

Medical Cleanup: Cleaning/restocking the surgical room and equipment. Building surgical packs (must be okay around blood) 

Task/Laundry: Washing/drying/folding/putting away laundry. Organizing donations in the donation garage. Any other unspecific task that could pop up. 
Humane Society of West Michigan
3077 Wilson Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.453.8900
[email protected]
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