Volunteer at
Joplin Humane Society
Thank you 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.
You must be 16 Years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present.
Every child, adult, and caretaker must have an application on file.
Getting Started
Please follow the steps below so we can add you to our team ASAP!
1.) Start by filling out our volunteer application : Click here for the volunteer application
Make sure all fields are filled out correctly including your phone number.
Please allow 4-5 business days for your application to be reviewed.
2) Sign-Up for Volunteer Orientation & Animal Behavior Training
You will receive a confirmation email with orientation dates & times to choose from.
Plan on volunteering that day for 2 hours. Dress for the weather, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and close-toe shoes.
*You can now opt for a virtual e-mailed version of these trainings if the times do not fit your schedule!*
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 a separate program that helps foster compassion and empathy, while providing a supportive environment to develop reading skills, Shelter Pals Programs (ages 6-15)!
If you have any questions, please Contact Volunteer Manager, Chloey Hensley, by email at [email protected] or by phone at
417-623-3642 x120
Upcoming Monthly Volunteer Orientation Dates:
First Tuesday @1:00 PM
Fourth Saturday @12:00 PM (noon)
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
Current Volunteers Click Here!!!
Thank you 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.
You must be 16 Years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present.
Every child, adult, and caretaker must have an application on file.
Getting Started
Please follow the steps below so we can add you to our team ASAP!
1.) Start by filling out our volunteer application : Click here for the volunteer application
Make sure all fields are filled out correctly including your phone number.
Please allow 4-5 business days for your application to be reviewed.
2) Sign-Up for Volunteer Orientation & Animal Behavior Training
You will receive a confirmation email with orientation dates & times to choose from.
Plan on volunteering that day for 2 hours. Dress for the weather, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and close-toe shoes.
*You can now opt for a virtual e-mailed version of these trainings if the times do not fit your schedule!*
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 a separate program that helps foster compassion and empathy, while providing a supportive environment to develop reading skills, Shelter Pals Programs (ages 6-15)!
If you have any questions, please Contact Volunteer Manager, Chloey Hensley, by email at [email protected] or by phone at
417-623-3642 x120
Upcoming Monthly Volunteer Orientation Dates:
First Tuesday @1:00 PM
Fourth Saturday @12:00 PM (noon)
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
Current Volunteers Click Here!!!
