Volunteer | Humane Society of Morgan County

“Volunteers Don't Have Extra Time. They Just Have Heart.”

HSMC runs on volunteers. No government funding. No large budget. Just people who show up and give their time to animals who have no voice.

7 Open Roles

200+ Active Volunteers

2–3 Hrs Minimum / Week

18+ Age Requirement

WHY YOUR TIME MATTERS

Your 2 Hours Changes Everything

When you walk a dog, sanitize a run, or post on social media, you make life immediately better for an animal in need. Below are the volunteer positions we're looking to fill right now — with great flexibility on hours & days.

Hands-On Animal Care

Dog Walker

Take shelter dogs for exercise walks and yard playtime. You will be the most cheerful part of their day.

Cat Cuddler

Socialize cats and kittens and brush out coats. Perfect for calmer, low-key animal interaction.

Kennel Cleaner

Keep the shelter clean and tidy. A vigorous and vital job ensuring the best environment for our residents.

Transport Driver

Help animals to & from vet clinics and adoption events! Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.

Event Support

Help set up and run adoption fairs, fundraisers, and community events with public outreach.

Shelter Support

Help organize food donations, do shelter laundry, assemble adoption packets, and general tasks.

Bring Your Team To Us.

Company service day? Church? School? Civic org? We welcome all groups. Come to us — we'll have tasks ready.

Companies, schools, civic organizations welcome

Tasks assigned based on group size that day

No experience needed — briefed on arrival

Contact: hsmc-wv@peoplepc.com

Youth & Service Projects

Scouts, students, and kids celebrating a birthday or looking to help animals have found their own ways to help our animals — sometimes alongside a parent at the shelter, sometimes entirely on their own.

Past supporters have organized supply drives, assembled comfort baskets for shelter pets, built enrichment items, or asked party guests to bring a shelter donation instead of a gift. However you'd like to help, we're glad to brainstorm with you.

Have an idea for a project? Call us at (304) 258-5592.

Volunteer FAQs

What volunteer opportunities do you have?

We have a wide variety of roles available including dog walking, cat socializing, kennel care, transport driving, event assistance, photography, graphic design, and front desk reception. Whether you prefer hands-on animal care or behind-the-scenes support, there is a role for you!

Do I need experience to work directly with the animals?

No prior animal care experience is needed! We provide full orientation and hands-on guidance before you start your first shift, ensuring you feel confident, comfortable, and safe working with our shelter pets.

When can I come in to volunteer?

Volunteering is flexible! Shifts are available during our open hours (Monday – Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm) as well as scheduled morning cleaning shifts and weekend adoption events.

What's the minimum age to volunteer?

Volunteers must be 18 years or older to handle dogs or work independently in kennels. Youth aged 16–17 may volunteer with written parental consent, and younger youth can participate in youth service projects or visit alongside a supervising parent.

I need to complete school or court service hours — can I do that here?

Yes! We regularly accommodate high school, college, scout service hours, and court-mandated community service. Please mention your requirement in your application so we can sign off on your verified timesheets.

Can our company or group set up a volunteer day?

Absolutely! We love hosting team service days for corporate groups, churches, and civic organizations. Click "Schedule a Group Day" or email us at hsmc-wv@peoplepc.com to organize your group shift.

I haven't volunteered in a while — do I need to retrain?

If it has been more than 6 months since your last volunteer visit, we will provide a brief 10-minute refresher to update you on any new shelter protocols and introduce you to our current residents.