Become a volunteer
Are you looking to help animals in need, feel inspired, and meet like-minded animal lovers? Find the requirements for volunteering at PAWS and how to get started.
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Simply put, volunteering your time saves precious lives.
Each year, PAWS volunteers contribute a staggering number of hours toward helping cats, dogs and wild animals in need.
The PAWS Wildlife Center has moved!
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.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at PAWS
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 available to volunteer.
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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].
Learn about our volunteer program
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.
Volunteer opportunities
From feeding baby birds at the PAWS Wildlife Center to making donor thank you calls from your home, PAWS has volunteer positions for anyone who wants to make a difference. Check out the many opportunities and get involved today!
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Internships and externships
PAWS has a variety of opportunities for those wanting to gain hands-on experience in the fields of companion animal sheltering, wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary medicine, and outreach/education.
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Group volunteer opportunities
We have a continual need for groups to help with projects all around the PAWS campus in Lynnwood. Sign up for a group volunteer activity with family, friends or coworkers.
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Kids and teen opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to learn, have fun, make friends, and give back to your community. At PAWS, you must be 16 years or older to work with or around animals but there are lots of other ways for kids to help.
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