Volunteer at the
​Joplin Humane Society

Thank you so very much for your interest in volunteering with the Joplin Humane Society!

Our success depends on YOU!
Volunteers have many different exciting opportunities to help the animals both at the shelter, at an off-site event, or even from home!

At Joplin Humane Society, we are proud to have the support of so many wonderful volunteers. Our dedicated volunteers make a commitment to help our organization by touching the lives of both pets and people every day.

Your decision to be a volunteer and take action for animal welfare by offering your time is priceless to us. JHS volunteers ROCK!

​You must be 16 Years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present.

Getting Started
   We are so excited that you are considering volunteering at the Joplin Humane Society!   
Please follow the steps below so we can add you to our team ASAP!

JHS Volunteer Steps

1.) Start by filling out our volunteer application : Click here for the volunteer application 

NOTE: Your volunteer application will turn into your volunteer profile. Once the application is completed you will receive a confirmation email with orientation dates and times. Please allow 2-3 business days for your application to be reviewed. 

    2) Sign-Up for Volunteer Orientation & Animal Behavior Training
Held two times a month, dates & times are pre-set. You will receive a confirmation email with orientation dates/times.
Plan on volunteering that day for 2 hours. Dress for the weather, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and closed toe shoes.
*You can now opt for a virtual e-mailed version of these trainings if the times do not fit your schedule!*

After these steps are completed you are an ACTIVE JHS volunteer! Note: Some volunteer opportunities require additional training. 

What about kids?
*Juniors, 10-15 Years of age, may volunteer with a parent or guardian. (Please see Volunteer Manual* for additional requirements)
*Children younger than 10 are offered two separate programs that help foster compassion and empathy, while providing a supportive environment to develop reading skills. 
*Shelter Pals Reading Program (ages 5-15) & Shelter Pen-Pals Program!
For more information click this link Shelter Pals Programs!


If you have any questions, please email Chloey Hensley at chensley@joplinhumane.org or by phone at 417-623-3642 x120
Upcoming Monthly Volunteer Orientation Dates:
First Tuesday @1:00 PM
Fourth Saturday @12:00 PM (noon)  
*Print our Volunteer Manual Here


Current Volunteers Click Here!!!

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