Volunteer at
Joplin Humane Society
If you need to fulfill Community Service hours click HERE

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Joplin Humane Society!
Your Support Makes a Difference!
Volunteers play a vital role at Joplin Humane Society, helping animals at the shelter, at events, or even from home. We’re grateful for our dedicated volunteers who impact both pets and people every day.
You must be 16 or older to volunteer without a guardian.
All volunteers, including children, adults, and caretakers, must submit an application.
Get Involved
Click Here and Complete the Volunteer Application
Please allow 4-5 business days for review.
What about kids?
Juniors (ages 10-15) can volunteer with a parent or guardian. (See Volunteer Manual for additional details.)
Children under 10 can join our Shelter Pals Program (ages 6-15), which fosters compassion and helps develop reading skills in a supportive environment.
For questions, contact Volunteer Manager, Chloey Hensley, at [email protected] or call 417-623-3642 x120.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
12 pm- 5 pm
Tuesday & Friday
12 pm- 7 pm
Saturday
10 am- 5 pm
Sunday
11 am- 5 pm
*Print our Volunteer Manual Here
Your Support Makes a Difference!
Volunteers play a vital role at Joplin Humane Society, helping animals at the shelter, at events, or even from home. We’re grateful for our dedicated volunteers who impact both pets and people every day.
You must be 16 or older to volunteer without a guardian.
All volunteers, including children, adults, and caretakers, must submit an application.
Get Involved
Click Here and Complete the Volunteer Application
Please allow 4-5 business days for review.
What about kids?
Juniors (ages 10-15) can volunteer with a parent or guardian. (See Volunteer Manual for additional details.)
Children under 10 can join our Shelter Pals Program (ages 6-15), which fosters compassion and helps develop reading skills in a supportive environment.
For questions, contact Volunteer Manager, Chloey Hensley, at [email protected] or call 417-623-3642 x120.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
12 pm- 5 pm
Tuesday & Friday
12 pm- 7 pm
Saturday
10 am- 5 pm
Sunday
11 am- 5 pm
*Print our Volunteer Manual Here