Youth Volunteering

Volunteering at Operation Kindness is rewarding and makes a huge difference in the lives of homeless animals. Caring and hard-working volunteers help in a variety of programs throughout the year.

Family Days Volunteering

Family Day volunteering is an interactive opportunity for families to participate in fulfilling volunteer duties with Operation Kindness. During Family Day volunteer opportunities, volunteers will be provided a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter, hands-on volunteer activities and end the day with animal interactions.

Family Days will be focused on duties from kennel care support (dishes, laundry, sanitation), animal enrichment, adoption greeting and basic sanitation aid. All volunteer activities are non-animal handling. We recommend Family Days for children 7 years and older.

Family Days start at 9:00 A.M. and end at 2:00 P.M.

(Volunteers will break for a 45-minute lunch. Please bring a packed lunch.)

Cost is $35 per family of 4, each additional child participant is $10.

If you have any questions, please contact volunteers@operationkindness.org.

Junior Volunteering (13-18 years old)

Junior Volunteering offers a day of volunteer opportunities for individuals 13 to 18 years old. During the Junior Volunteering program, participants will embark on a behind-the-scenes shelter tour, engage in hands-on volunteer tasks, and conclude the day with animal interactions.

There is a non-refundable fee of $15 per person. Please note that teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 are required to be accompanied by an adult, and a separate participation fee and form is required for both teens and adults.

Shelter Tours

Ready for a behind-the-scenes look at Operation Kindness? We invite you for a guided tour of our shelter. During this tour, you will view our adoption spaces, animal care areas, kitten nursery and medical treatment areas. You will also learn more about Operation Kindness’s programs and services.

Please book at least 30 days prior to your event to allow for adequate preparation and scheduling.

At the end of the tour, your group will participate in an animal enrichment activity.

These tours are for up to 15 individual participants. A fee will be applied for any additional guests.

SCHEDULE A TOUR

Field Trips

Schedule your team, class or troop for a behind-the-scenes look at our shelter and gain up-close insight into our day-to-day operations.

This 2-hour event includes a full shelter tour. Following the tour, guests will have the unique opportunity to participate in presentations and Q&As with our specialized departments—such as Medical, Nursery, or Behavior. Guests will also participate in a hands-on volunteering activity. Groups of 20 or fewer may select the “animal interaction” add-on for 1-on-1 time with puppies or kittens instead of the volunteer activity.

Please book at least 30 days prior to your event to allow for adequate preparation and scheduling.

Great for ages 8 and up! Groups with children under 16 years old must be accompanied by adults. Field Trips may accommodate groups of up to 40 individuals.

Price is $50 per tour.

SCHEDULE A FIELD TRIP

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your big day at Operation Kindness! Enjoy a group tour of our shelter, followed by animal interactions, fun crafts, and time with your party guests in a private event space. BYOC (Bring Your Own Cake!) *Parties are for people only, please leave your pets at home!

Birthday parties

Great for ages 7 and up. Up to 20 guests may attend.

Bookings made under 30 days in advance may be denied and refunded due to inadequate prep time.

Guests are always invited to bring donations!

Youth Projects

If you are looking to participate in a project with the shelter, please reach out via email at volunteers@operationkindness.org.

Please provide your contact information, project proposal, and timeline.