Your Time Can Make a Difference

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the kindness and generosity of people like you to help make our facility a truly loving and comforting place.

Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society. They make a big impact when it comes to improving the lives of the animals we care for as well as helping to defray the costs of full-time staffers. Our volunteers handle duties such as pet grooming, animal care, cleaning, office work, special events , handy work, as well as fostering pets in their own homes.

If you have the extra time and would like to make a difference by reaching out to these needy animals, please consider becoming a Benicia Vallejo Humane volunteer. We have several opportunities available for you to explore. Whether you have an hour or two a week, want to spend several days helping out, or have a service project to complete, we have something for you! To apply, click here.

Requirements

Volunteers are always welcome at BV Humane. Youth Volunteers range in age from 13 to 18 years. Volunteers from 13 to 15 years old must volunteer with their parent who must remain within an arms reach away. Both parent and youth must attend the Volunteer Orientation. Volunteers 16 to 18 years old must have their parent sign paperwork, but their parent need not attend the orientation.

All Volunteers must attend a Basic Orientation class. Please arrive 10–15 minutes prior for registration. There is no need to RSVP and there is no fee for the class. (BV Humane is also able to set up volunteer orientation for groups of five or more by calling 707-645-7905 ext 104 or email pcoddington@bvhumane.org)

At the Orientation, you will receive a tour of the facility, a volunteer packet, meet other volunteers, and learn the History and Mission of the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society. We will review volunteer job opportunities and the goals of the Volunteer Program. Training takes about two hours.

We expect all Volunteers to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and to enjoy themselves. There is no mandatory amount of time required for volunteering per week. We do ask for at least a six-month commitment. Please remember the animals rely on your commitment to volunteering. There are many volunteer opportunities for you to enjoy and we need help with everything from direct animal care, office work to fundraising, off site adoptions Thrift Store and more.