Volunteer

Love animals and want to make a difference in our community? Join our team of life-saving volunteers.

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Follow these easy steps to get started!

Watch

Watch our Volunteer Introduction to Asheville Humane Society video to see if volunteering with us is a good fit.

Submit

Submit a volunteer application after watching the Volunteer Introduction video.

Schedule

Once you have received your welcome letter, set up your Volunteer Portal and sign up for our New Volunteer Orientation/Training.

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer opportunities

From washing dishes to helping with community outreach, our life-saving volunteers have a wide variety of opportunities to use their unique talents and skills.

FAQs

We have volunteer opportunities for a variety of skill sets. From laundry and dishes to assisting our Medical Department, you are sure to find a special place to make a difference at Asheville Humane.

We require all volunteers to purchase a $15 volunteer t-shirt to wear while volunteering.

As much as you want! We require all volunteers to join us for a minimum of four hours per month for at least six months.

All independent volunteers must be at least 18 years old in order to volunteer.

We love having anyone ages 10 – 17 volunteer with us with an accompanying adult.

Questions about volunteering?