Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Austin Humane Society, and without them, we wouldn't be able to care for the thousands of animals who come to us every year. Becoming a volunteer is simple, rewarding and perhaps the most fun you'll ever have offering up your free time.

How to Become a Volunteer

1. Check out the volunteer positions (below) and see if any or all of them appeal to you.
2. If so, sign up for one of our Volunteer Orientations.
3. Show up and start saving lives!

Volunteer Positions

Adoption Support Program
Adoption Support Volunteers assist our Adoption Staff by providing customer service, adoption counseling, and education to our adopters. Responsibilities include walking potential adopters through the “Meet Your Match” and adoption application process, transferring animals to and from their kennels during visitation times and educating potential adopters on responsible pet ownership. You don't have to have a vast knowledge of dog and cat behavior, just a passion for finding homes for them. Adoption Support volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Cat Adoption Team (CAT)
If you're a fan of felines, becoming a CAT Volunteer is the perfect opportunity for you. Bottom line: your job will be to help cats and kittens find homes. You'll spend time playing with cats, but more importantly, you'll help socialize them, teaching them how to be sweet, affectionate, playful pets. We rely on CAT Volunteers to help cats acclimate to the shelter environment, especially the shy ones. A happy cat is a more adoptable cat, and you can make them happy.

Behavior Re-Homing Assessment Training Team (BRATT)
This one is for the dog lovers out there. As a BRATT Volunteer, you will work closely with the canines at the Austin Humane Society. You will walk them, play with them, socialize them, lightly train them and even clean them. In other words, you will keep them happy and active, preparing them for adoption. You will receive comprehensive training in dog behavior and handling. (Note: BRATT Volunteers will need to provide their own 6' non-retractable leash.)

Interested?

Then sign up for one of our Volunteer Orientations. If you have additional questions, contact:

Neenah Whitehead, Administrative Assistant
(512) 836-4640 or info@austinhumanesociety.org