Houston Humane Society (HHS)
14700 Almeda Rd. Houston, TX 77053
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Become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the homeless animals at the Houston Humane Society. Volunteers are the backbone to keeping Houston’s homeless animals healthy and happy. Whether you want to help better the lives of the homeless animals, or you want to prevent abuse by raising awareness of the tragedies that occur when people stop caring for animals, your efforts really make a difference!

Hours cannot be used toward court-ordered community service for probation purposes.

The minimum age to volunteer is 12 years of age.Volunteers between the ages of 12 and 15 must volunteer with their parent or legal guardian at all times. Both individuals must sign up for, and attend the Family Volunteer Orientation. Volunteers under the age of 16 volunteering at the shelter or HHS event without a parent or guardian will be asked to leave.

Volunteers who need community service hours for school must serve a minimum of 30 hours before the Volunteer Coordinator will sign off on any hours. All volunteers must bring a copy of their tetanus vaccination records to the orientation. Student volunteers are required to give the shelter 6 months of service minimum.

Volunteers 16 years of age and older are considered adult volunteers and must attend the Adult Volunteer Orientation. Adult volunteers are required to volunteer twice a month for 6 months minimum.

If you fill out a paper application instead of the online version, you must email the Adoption Manager to schedule a meeting.

Adult Volunteer Application

Family Volunteer Application

Paper Volunteer Application

If you fill out a paper volunteer application you MUST schedule a meeting with the Adoption Manager.

To attend an orientation you MUST email the Adoption Manager to reserve a spot. Contact information is below.

Adoption Manager

14700 Almeda Rd

Houston, TX 77053

Fax: 713-433-4325

Email: dchernosky@houstonhumane.org


Volunteers grooming a matted poodle	Volunteers making enrichment toys for the animals

Volunteers working a mobile adoption	Volunteers taking a dog for a walk