Groups and companies can volunteer too.

Bring your business or community organization to PAWS to volunteer.

Hours & Locations

Thank you for your interest in bringing your business or community organization to PAWS to volunteer! We have opportunities for work groups at either of our campuses in Washington State: Lynnwood or Snohomish.

We usually request volunteer groups to help with grounds maintenance tasks such as:

  • Weeding
  • Painting
  • Landscaping
  • Helping with small building projects
  • Spreading bark on our dog walking or wildlife interpretive trails

These projects do not include hands-on contact with the animals in our care, but they are all integral aspects of helping animals in need, allowing staff and long-term volunteers to focus on important daily animal care. Volunteers who help us with animal care go through extensive training and make a weekly commitment to a volunteer position. To become an animal care volunteer, please view our volunteer opportunities.

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

If your group is interested in volunteering:

  • You must choose where you want to volunteer: Lynnwood or Snohomish.
  • Your group should consist of at least five people. We can typically accommodate groups of 5-15 volunteers.
  • Please commit to volunteering for least three hours.
  • Remember that most, if not all, volunteer work takes place outside, rain or shine.
  • Please make arrangements at least two weeks in advance of the date you are requesting.
  • Keep in mind that not all dates will be available.

Please note: This PAWS has two campuses: Lynnwood or Snohomish. If you are looking for a different PAWS, please visit this page for information about other organizations called PAWS.

Please Apply: To arrange for your group to volunteer at PAWS, please complete a short online application for either the Lynnwood or Snohomish location. Thank you very much for your support and willingness to help. We couldn’t do our work without you!

Apply Now – Lynnwood

Apply Now – Snohomish

 


Questions?

Snohomish: Email Selah Ross, Wildlife Volunteer Program Manager at [email protected]
Lynnwood: Email Tracey Rogers, CAS Programs Manager at [email protected]