Volunteer

Learn about volunteer opportunities with Washington County Animal Services and at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter.

New hours starting week of April 21!

Starting the week of April 21, the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter will be open to the public Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for walk-in services. Phone service will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those same days.

With our current staffing levels, we can only provide service to the public five days a week. We decided to close on Saturdays after determining that we receive noticeably fewer calls and visits on Saturdays than on weekdays. As always, we will continue providing care to pets at the shelter seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Remember, you can visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) at any time to report a lost or found animal, view stray pets at the shelter, license your dog online, and more.

Become a Volunteer Ambassador

Volunteer Ambassadors are specially trained volunteers who have completed our Animal Services Academy, which prepares them to help answer animal welfare questions within their own communities. Volunteer Ambassadors may share information with neighbors and friends informally (either online or in person) or represent Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter at community events.

This opportunity is open to those living in Washington County who are at least 16 years old.

Become a Volunteer Shelter Assistant

We are not currently recruiting for this volunteer position. Check back or follow us on social media for recruitment announcements!

POSITION SUMMARY: This volunteer position helps keep shelter operations running smoothly by handling laundry and dishes. People in this role may also be asked to clean kennels and prepare enrichment for animals staying at the shelter. This position does not interact with animals.

Full position description available here. (PDF 443.56 KB)(Link downloads document)

AGE REQUIREMENT: 16 years of age or older

TIME COMMITMENT: One two-hour shift weekly for at least two months

We don’t have any volunteer opportunities that work directly with animals or foster volunteer opportunities at this time. We encourage you to check with local rescue organizations if you want to volunteer directly with animals.