Volunteer

GET INVOLVED! 

Asheville Humane Society depends on the support of our community. Each year, hundreds of our neighbors donate time, goods, and money to help us help animals. We encourage you to get involved!

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are the lifeblood of a humane society, helping us out with everything from the day-to-day tasks of caring for animals and running an office, to assisting at special events, building new structures for the shelter, and designing aspects of our web site. We have all sorts of exciting volunteer opportunities:

• Socialize animals by walking dogs and playing with cats.
• Get first-hand shelter experience bathing animals and cleaning kennels.
• Work at special events such as adoption days at local businesses and at the information table at community events.
• Spend a day with other animal lovers helping us with mass mailings.
• Put your special talents, such as carpentry, drawing, or office skills, in the service of animals.

Before performing any volunteer activities at the Animal Shelter, volunteers must complete a three part orientation program.

General Orientation is an overview of Asheville Humane Society and its volunteer program, and is held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every first Saturday & from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of each month at the Administrative Offices located at 81 Thompson St, Asheville 28803.

Cat Orientation is a two-hour shelter training class and is scheduled by appointment and will be held at the Animal Shelter at 72 Lee's Creek Rd.

Dog Orientation is a two-hour shelter training class and is scheduled by appointment and will be held at the Animal Shelter at 72 Lee's Creek Rd.

Call or email our Volunteer Coordinator at (828) 253-6807 Ext 105 to register for the orientation. You can download a map and directions to our administrative office at the bottom of our homepage. Volunteers are required to complete orientation before beginning work at the shelter.