About Volunteer at HSoP!

HSoP is always happy to have volunteers come in to help, and our pets love meeting new friendly faces! Volunteers are asked to help out in a multitude of ways, including but not limited to:
- Assisting HSoP staff with laundry
- Brushing cats and dogs
- Doing dishes
- Playing with dogs outside
- Photographing our pets to help them meet potential adopters
- Creating enrichment items for our pets
- Socializing with pets who are shy or need encouragement
- Playing with cats in the adoption room
- Socializing with pets in our small animal room
- Small cleanup tasks around the facility
- And so much more!

At HSoP, there is always work to be done. We would love to have you on our team some day! If you're interested in volunteering with us, please email your completed volunteer form to [email protected] or just give us a call at (208) 883-1166 to get started.

Application Process

To volunteer, please visit our website and complete the volunteer form. It can be found on the "Volunteer" page under the "Get Involved" tab. This can also be filled out in person at the shelter.

If you are between the ages of 12 and 18, you must fill out and submit a junior volunteer form with the signature of a parent or guardian.

We are currently scheduling volunteer hours in advance, so just give us a call to get on the schedule! When you arrive for your shift, please sign in at the front desk.

Junior volunteers must be accompanied by their parent or guardian for the entirety of their first volunteer shift. After this, they can volunteer by themselves for up to one hour per day. Junior volunteers are not allowed in the dog kennels without a parent or guardian.

Please be aware that there are inherent risks that come along with volunteering at an animal shelter. These risks include, but are not limited to:
- Bites
- Scratches
- Torn clothing
- Exposure to zoonotic diseases (including but not limited to fungal infections)

All volunteers accept personal liability for these risks.