KC Pet Project cares for over 10,000 animals a year. They work collaboratively with Animal Control and other animal welfare organizations to increase the number of homeless pets adopted, as well as focus on lifesaving programs promoting pet retention, identification, lost pet reunions, and pet ownership education throughout the community. Their mission is to end the killing of healthy and treatable pets in Kansas City, Missouri by using the most progressive and lifesaving programs and promoting effective animal control policies.
They rely on volunteers to accomplish these aims! The great thing about volunteering at animal shelters is not only do you get to hang out with animals, but it’s also very flexible! They need help during the week and on weekends; you can give as much or as little time per day that fits your schedule.
If you’re interested, check out the requirements and instructions below:
- At least 16 years old or older to volunteer alone, or must be supervised by supervisor/guardian at all times
- Have a working email account.
- Must be able to purchase a volunteer t-shirt and wear it every time that you volunteer.
- Must be able to commit 4 hours of time a month in the first 3 months of volunteering
- Mature and respectful attitude is required while at shelter at all times.
- Support the Kansas City Pet Project mission.
Instructions:
1. Download their Volunteer Handbook
This has specific information relating to their policies and procedures, as well as an overview of the different ways you can give your time!
2. Watch their Volunteer Orientation Video
Once you complete this video, you’ll be directed to a short Orientation Quiz that asks questions pertaining to the video – so, keep a pen and piece of paper handy for note-taking!
3. Once you’ve finished your Orientation Quiz, you’ll be given information on how to sign up for a Shelter Tour at one of our three Adoption Center locations. At the Shelter Tour, you’ll be given an opportunity to purchase your Volunteer T-Shirt, and information on how to sign up for your first volunteer shift!
If you have any questions about their Volunteer process, please reach out to the Volunteer Program Manager at Alyssa.Willett@kcmo.org
Happy Volunteering!