Youth Volunteering

Volunteering at Operation Kindness Humane Society is rewarding and makes a huge difference in the lives of homeless animals. Caring and hard-working volunteers help in a variety of programs throughout the year.

Family Day Volunteering

Family Day volunteering is an interactive opportunity for families to participate in fulfilling volunteer duties with Operation Kindness Humane Society. During Family Day volunteer opportunities, volunteers will be provided a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter, hands-on volunteer activities and end the day with animal interactions.

Family Days will be focused on duties from kennel care support (dishes, laundry, sanitation), animal enrichment, adoption greeting and basic sanitation aid. All volunteer activities are non-animal handling. We recommend Family Days for children 7 years and older.

Family Days start at 9:00 A.M. and end at 2:00 P.M.

(Volunteers will break for a 45-minute lunch. Please bring a packed lunch.)

Cost is $35 per family of 4, each additional child participant is $10.

If you have any questions, please contact volunteers@operationkindness.org.

Junior Volunteer Night (13-18 years old)

Junior Volunteering offers a day of volunteer opportunities for individuals 13 to 18 years old. During the Junior Volunteering program, participants will embark on a behind-the-scenes shelter tour, engage in hands-on volunteer tasks, and conclude the day with animal interactions.

There is a non-refundable fee of $15 per person. Please note that teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 are required to be accompanied by an adult, and a separate participation fee and form is required for both teens and adults.

Shelter Tours

Ready for a behind-the-scenes look at Operation Kindness Humane Society? We invite you for a guided tour of our shelter. During this tour, you will view our adoption spaces, animal care areas, kitten nursery and medical treatment areas. You will also learn more about Operation Kindness Humane Society’s programs and services.

Please book at least 30 days prior to your event to allow for adequate preparation and scheduling.

At the end of the tour, your group will participate in an animal enrichment activity.

These tours are for up to 15 individual participants. A fee will be applied for any additional guests.

SCHEDULE A TOUR

Kids Kindness Camp

We can’t wait to have you join us for 2 days of humane education-focused fun! Perfect for the young animal lover in your life, Operation Kindness Humane Society is proud to offer this exciting opportunity to see our lifesaving mission live and up-close. Campers will learn about animal care through presentations, activities, games, tours and animal interactions

Camp days listed below: 9am-1pm

50% off sibling registrations! Email volunteers@operationkindness.org for details

$200 per child

T shirts not guaranteed for signups within 2 weeks of camp start, due to shipping delays

This opportunity is for children ages 7 to 14 years old.

Kids' Kindness Jr. Camp (7 yrs - 10 yrs) 6/24-6/25

Kids' Kindness Big Kids Camp (11 yrs - 14 yrs) 6/27-6/28

Kids' Kindness Big Kids Camp (11 yrs - 14 yrs) 7/22-7/23

Kids' Kindness Jr. Camp– (7 yrs - 10 yrs) 7/25-7/26

Field Trips

Schedule your team, class or troop for a behind-the-scenes look at our shelter and gain up-close insight into our day-to-day operations.

This 2-hour event includes a full shelter tour. Following the tour, guests will have the unique opportunity to participate in presentations and Q&As with our specialized departments—such as Medical, Nursery, or Behavior. Guests will also participate in a hands-on volunteering activity. Groups of 20 or fewer may select the “animal interaction” add-on for 1-on-1 time with puppies or kittens instead of the volunteer activity.

Please book at least 30 days prior to your event to allow for adequate preparation and scheduling.

Great for ages 8 and up! Groups with children under 16 years old must be accompanied by adults. Field Trips may accommodate groups of up to 40 individuals.

Price is $50 per tour.

SCHEDULE A FIELD TRIP

Youth Projects

If you are looking to participate in a project with the shelter, please reach out via email at volunteers@operationkindness.org.

Please provide your contact information, project proposal, and timeline.