Volunteering in Colorado Springs

Current Volunteer

View your volunteer portal here

Pets lovers needed!

Thank you for showing your interest in becoming a valued volunteer with the HSPPR! To kick off your volunteer journey, let’s make sure in-shelter volunteering is right for you!

Parents and Guardians 18 years and older can volunteer alongside their 13 –15 year old children. Volunteers 16+ are able to volunteer without a guardian. Please create a volunteer profile for each person.
Commit two hours a week
Ability to complete online training courses
At least a six month commitment as a volunteer (hopefully, longer!)
A love for animals and positive attitude!

If that sounds good to you, scroll down for our application process. We recruit new volunteers as needed, so if you don’t see an active link, please check back later!

Become a shelter volunteer

1

Apply!

Fill out the volunteer interest form to get started.

Volunteer interest forms open the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00pm. Please check back at that time to submit your form.

2

Meet us!

Meet our team during a virtual information session and see if volunteering with us is the best fit for you.

3

Ready, set, go!

Submit the volunteer application, attend an in-person orientation, and complete additional training specific to your duties. You’ll be added to the schedule in your designated area.