Volunteer applications are closed for June! Check back on July 1.
Volunteer
Get Started
This short video will give you an overview of the volunteer opportunities available at Operation Kindness.
The fee covers your badge, t-shirt, training, and administrative costs.
After completing registration, you’ll receive instructions for completing an online training at your own pace.
We do ask volunteers to serve at least 4 hours on their core team each month for the first 6 months with us.
Volunteer Opportunities
Beyond the general tasks around the shelter, volunteers also receive additional training to help in specific roles.
Animal Care Support
Adoption Contract Processor
Enrichment
Foster
Fosters are needed for orphaned puppies and kittens, nursing mothers, animals recovering from a medical procedure, and animals that need behavioral support.
The typical foster stay is two weeks to two months, depending on the individual animal. Learn more and sign up.
Fundraising
Become a Greeter
Intake & Foster Support
Medical Support
You will help with giving medicated baths, taking injured/ill dogs out for potty breaks, cleaning kennels, and scooping litterboxes.
Pet Food Pantry
Corporate Group Volunteer Opportunities
To schedule a group volunteer opportunity, please complete this form.

Work Paws Playdates
- Operation Kindness brings social dogs or puppies and/or kittens to your workplace.
- Sessions are 2 hours.
- Operation Kindness provides materials needed to set up a clean environment.
- Work Paws Playdate fee is $1,500.