Volunteer Opportunities
Cat Socializer
Spend time with cats and kittens giving them the love and attention they need as they wait for a home. Greeting visitors and answering questions. Help match potential adopters with cats.
Adoption Outreach Volunteer
Assist with Off-site Adoptions at various locations and times. Greet potential adopters and answer questions regarding our animals.
Dog Socializer
Provide shelter dogs with love, companionship, attention, exercise and training. Walk and socialize dogs. Take dogs on field trips outside the shelter. Teach basic skills that will help dogs find a home more quickly.
Friendly Visitor Program
Volunteers take our carefully selected animals to visit people with special needs including older adults and at-risk youth.
Humane Education Program
When did YOU first realize that you loved animals? Help Animal Haven’s dogs and cats make friends for the future by becoming a Humane Education Volunteer. Together we can be certain that children are learning about dogs and cats from the best source possible. Must have professional public presentation and/or teaching experience.
On-call Maintenance
Do you have professional plumbing, building repair or electrical experience? Animal Haven is seeking Volunteers with verifiable general repair experience to assist with periodic shelter maintenance projects.
Special Events
Work closely with our Development Director to assist with fun events to raise money for the homeless animals in our care. Special events are often held during the evening and/or on the weekend. Must have cheerful and professional demeanor.
Foster Care
Work closely with our Adoption Manager to provide in home care for our special needs animals. Must have a current State of Kansas Foster License or pay $10 to have one processed through Animal Haven. For more information, contact our adoption staff at adopt_ahavenkc@yahoo.com.
Call us at (913) 432-7548 or email adopt_ahavenkc@yahoo.com for more information.
Volunteer Requirements - Information about age requirements and approved volunteer tasks.