Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Animal Friends Humane Society!
To ensure all volunteers understand who we are and how we operate, attendance at a volunteer orientation is required before getting started.
Volunteer Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday & Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm
There is no required schedule, but we recommend committing to at least four hours per month for the best experience.
Orientation Details
- Location: Animal Friends Humane Society
- 1820 Princeton Road, Hamilton, OH 45011
- When:
- Orientation dates are released one month at a time
- All orientations are held in person at the shelter
- Capacity: Orientations are limited to 25 volunteers per session
What's covered during orientation?
- You’ll be paired with a mentor volunteer for your first day
- This one-on-one support helps you get comfortable interacting with our animals
- After your mentored shift, you’re free to volunteer on your own schedule
What You’ll Need to Attend Orientation
- A signed Volunteer Application is required to participate
- Please print and bring the signed application with you to orientation
Need proof of volunteer hours for school?
Requests for official letterhead must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to orientation to: afhsvolunteers@bcohio.gov
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations
- Saturday, March 21st, 10 am - 12 pm
Click To Sign Up - Saturday, April 18th, 10 am - 12 pm
Click To Sign Up
Important Notes
- Volunteers must be at least 16 years old
- We are unable to have volunteers under 16, even with a parent present.
- Court-ordered community service is temporarily suspended
- We are still able to support school-required community service hours
Can't attend in person?
If an in-person orientation doesn’t work for your schedule or you’d like to get started sooner, you may request a virtual orientation by emailing the Volunteer Coordinator at: afhsvolunteers@bcohio.gov.
