Denver Animal Shelter volunteer orientation — December 2026
Attend the monthly volunteer orientation at Denver Animal Shelter. Two-hour Saturday session for ages 16+. Unlocks regular shifts with shelter animals.
Why we picked this
The December 12 orientation is the entry point for regular shelter shifts — a two-hour Saturday morning that turns into months of hands-on time with dogs and cats.
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 December 12 session is the last orientation of the year — a good way to start 2027 already signed up and scheduled.
Apply through the link above — the application portal opens approximately two weeks before each orientation date, so aim to apply around late November for the December session.