Denver Animal Shelter foster volunteer orientation — November 2026
Start the path to fostering shelter animals in Denver. Monthly Saturday orientation for ages 18+, plus a 30-min foster training and home inspection.
Why we picked this
The November 14 orientation is the entry point for fostering — a flexible way to help the shelter make room heading into the holidays.
Denver Animal Shelter foster volunteers attend the same monthly orientation as general volunteers (10am–noon on Saturdays), plus an additional 30-minute specialized foster training. The process also includes a virtual home inspection to confirm your space is suitable for fostering.
Foster volunteers are required to be 18 or older, pass a background check, and commit to fostering at least once every six months. The flexibility of the schedule makes fostering practical even for busy people — you take an animal when you have the capacity.
Apply through the link above. The application portal opens approximately two weeks before each orientation — aim for late October to secure a spot for November 14.