Current LHS Volunteers – Click here to log in to the Volunteer Website
Due to a busy season, while being short-staffed, we are implementing new, temporary protocols at the Lexington Humane Society (LHS). The volunteer program is open on a limited basis – based on OUR needs and YOUR availability.
Time is a valuable gift to offer LHS and the animals we serve. Volunteers are very important to us and we are grateful for your commitment! Volunteers are actively involved in the general care of animals including exercising, socializing, grooming, helping with laundry, and cleaning kennels. Volunteers are also involved in special projects, events, humane education, offsite outreach programs, and perform various office duties. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of shelter animals, volunteering with LHS is a great way to start.
LHS volunteers must be at least 16 years of age
LHS volunteers must complete a questionnaire.
LHS volunteers must abide by the shelter volunteer policies at all times.
LHS volunteers must commit to a minimum of four hours a month for at least a six-month period.
How to Get Started
Due to the high volume of volunteer inquiries, please allow us 2 weeks to contact you about your questionnaire, phone calls, or emails. If you are an organization interested in volunteering as a group, please email [email protected]
Ages 16+
Current volunteer opportunities for adults include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Officemates – clerical duties, such as data entry, fielding phone calls and answering general questions, interacting with visitors, staff, and the general public
- Housekeeping – helping with dishes and laundry
- Animal enrichment
- Special event preparation
- Fundraising
- Landscaping
Please click the link below to submit a volunteer questionnaire.
Under 16
At this time, the volunteer program is dependent on our current need for service and open on a limited basis. We offer a variety of volunteer
opportunities based on your age, availability, and training. If you are 16 and younger looking for service hours, please refer to the Enrichment Packet, which provides a variety of service activities you can do to best help us at LHS. These service opportunities help us create a comfortable environment for our animals and keep them stimulated, happy, and healthy while they await adoption.
Simple ways to help the animals:
- Hold a donation drive at your school or church to collect needed items for the animals; or purchase/collect items on your own. Click here to view our wish list.
- Collect money for the animals by running a lemonade stand, garage sale, bake sale, etc.
- Bake homemade treats for the animals and drop them off at our Adoption Center.
- After completing any of the above tasks, please contact the Director of Community Engagement at [email protected] if you need proof of volunteer hours.
