VOLUNTEERING

There are many ways that you can help the Brazos Animal Shelter.

Are you interested in getting involved in your community? One of the most rewarding places to volunteer is the animal shelter. The Brazos Animal Shelter is always in need of volunteers whether you are able to spend a few hours a week, come in once a month or stop by daily.
Not only can you volunteer at the shelter, but you could help to foster animals that are not ready for adoption. These animals may need medical assistance or are just too young to adopt out.
Other ways to volunteer are helping with seasonal events like Wienerfest, or ongoing projects like the PetSmart mobile adoption.

Volunteer Orientation

Tuesday 5:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm
5359 Leonard Road

Court appointed may only attend the orientation scheduled for Thursdays at 12:30pm or 4pm.

Anyone interested in volunteering
or the foster care program must first attend a mandatory orientation.

First step is to fill out the volunteer application online at, Volunteer Application Form.

The second step is to attend a volunteer orientation
(Tuesday or Wednesday at 5:30pm).

No appointment is needed to attend.
Please be 10-15 minutes early as we start on time.

Active Volunteers

If you are an active (been through orientation) volunteer you can log-in to the Volunteer Information Center to schedule your hours and track volunteer time.

Here are just a few of the benefits:

Be part of the solution. You'll join a network of people working to make the world safe and more humane for all living creatures. You'll make the jobs of everyone working for animals a little easier by lending a hand and spreading the message of responsible pet ownership.
Get warm fuzzies. You'll never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal you have comforted. Who can't use another loyal support in life?
Keep good company. You'll make lots of new friends—and not just the four-legged kind. Working side by side with people who share similar interests can forge lifelong friendships.
Meet the new you. You'll discover skills you never knew you had, and you may be surprised at what you're capable of achieving.
Gain a new career. You'll learn things that may lead you to the career—or career change— of your dreams. Employers and college admissions officers look favorably on time spent in volunteer service.
Enjoy a wagging tail, a purr, and a smile. Didn't someone once say that the best things in life are free?

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Minors & Volunteering

18 Years or Older

This age group is free to volunteer (without consent). All interested must attend an orientation prior to volunteering. 18 Years and Older

16 - 17 Years Old

This age group is permitted to volunteer with guardian consent. The volunteer and guardian must both be present at the orientation. Once the orientation is complete the volunteer may complete hours without the guardian’s supervision. 16 - 17 Years Old

9 - 15 Years

This age group is permitted to volunteer at the shelter if a guardian present. The guardian and volunteer must attend an orientation prior to volunteering and all hours complete must be with the guardian present. 9 - 15 Years Old