Denver Animal Shelter volunteer orientation — August 2026
Attend the monthly volunteer orientation at Denver Animal Shelter. Two-hour Saturday session for ages 16+. Unlocks regular volunteer shifts with shelter animals.
Why we picked this
The August 8 orientation is a two-hour Saturday morning that opens up ongoing volunteer shifts at Denver's municipal animal shelter — good timing to get started before fall.
The Denver Animal Shelter holds monthly volunteer orientations on Saturdays from 10am to noon at 1241 W Bayaud Ave. The session covers how the shelter operates, what to expect from volunteer shifts, and how to sign up for regular time with dogs, cats, and other animals in the shelter’s care.
After orientation, regular volunteers commit to 2 hours per week or 8 hours per month for at least six months. Those 18 and older are required to pass a background check. The August 8 orientation is well-timed for volunteers who want to settle into a fall schedule.
Apply through the link above — the application portal opens approximately two weeks before each orientation date, so aim to apply around late July for the August session.