Simply put, volunteering your time saves precious lives.

The Wildlife Center has moved from Lynnwood to its new location in Snohomish. Starting now, anyone interested in volunteering or interning at the Wildlife Center must be able to do so in Snohomish. Please feel free to complete a volunteer or internship application to volunteer or intern at the new Wildlife Center! Click here for more information.

The PAWS Wildlife Center is accepting applications to volunteer at their new location in Snohomish. Applications are closed for volunteer opportunities in Lynnwood. Click here for more information about the new Center.

The PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood is accepting applications.

The PAWS Foster Program in Lynnwood is accepting applications.

PAWS Cat City in Seattle has no open shifts available for adults at this time. There are weekday morning shifts available for teens, so please apply if you are a teen 16-17 years old and are interested in volunteering this summer.

For Eagle Scout project inquiries please contact our Education Team at [email protected]

Please read through the different roles at PAWS in our Volunteer Opportunities section below, and let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at [email protected].

Each year, PAWS cares for more than 7,600 cats, dogs and wild animals, and we couldn’t do it without our compassionate and dedicated volunteers. Volunteers work side by side with PAWS staff caring for wildlife and companion animals and helping with education and outreach to the community. We provide the training for all volunteer positions –  no prior experience required. Whether you’re feeding orphaned wildlife, helping find homes for cats and dogs, or contributing to the success of an event, you can play an important role in the life-saving work of PAWS.