Animal Shelter

Volunteer Opportunities

Apply to Volunteer!

Please fill out the volunteer application and return it via email to KCAS@kentcountymi.gov.

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Kent County Animal Shelter! If you are interested in our field trip/overnight program, please complete the Volunteer Application and email the completed application to kcas@kentcountymi.gov. We will then contact you to schedule orientation.

We welcome assistance in the following areas:

  • Field trip/overnight stays for dogs
  • Cat cleaning and enrichment
  • Transporting cats to off-site adoption locations
  • Dog walking
  • Adoption counseling
  • Office work
  • Cleaning and laundry
  • Fostering

County regulations require volunteers be 18 years or older.