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Volunteers at The Winnipeg Humane Society are special people who give their time to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

Want to learn more about our volunteers? Visit our MVP page!

Requirements

To volunteer for The Winnipeg Humane Society, you must be:

16 years of age or older
Able to make a 6-month commitment to The WHS
Able to work independently, and positively with other people
Committed to the protection and care of animals

You must also have a valid email address to use our online scheduling system. Due to the nature of our organization, we cannot accommodate court-ordered community service placements or groups wanting to volunteer.

How to become a volunteer

Your first step is to attend a Volunteer Information Session, where you will learn about the many volunteer positions and time commitments, and take a tour of the shelter.

Other volunteer opportunities

We also provide volunteer opportunities to:

Agencies that have clients or individuals with special needs
High school students looking for community service hours
Post-high school students looking for experience for a veterinary career

Active WHS Volunteers and Coordinators

Featured Story

April 17, 2018

Join the WHS Board of Directors

The Winnipeg Humane Society is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board’s role is to provide governance and guidance as the WHS continues to build and maintain the trust of the community in all our programs. We strive to fulfill the organization’s mission statement, be prudent and ethical in all our activities, remain transparent and accountable to the organization and its members, develop a strategic plan and provide guidance in its execution, act with integrity in the best interests of the organization, and fulfill our duties of diligence, loyalty, and management. Our meetings focus on … Continued