Volunteer FAQ
Q: What is the minimum age to volunteer?
A: You must be at least 16 years of age to join the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) volunteer program. We have several education-based volunteer programs for children under 16 years. Please visit our Humane Education page for more details.
Q: What are the details and requirements for the Volunteer Program?
A: The Volunteer Program is for individuals;
- interested and available to volunteer on a regular, on-going basis for at least three months.
- interested in a variety of roles; Adoption Assistant, Puppy Room Monitor, Dog Handler, Thrift Store Associate, Kitty Butler and more!
There is a volunteer fee of $25 which includes a volunteer t-shirt and name tag and helps defray JHS program expenses. Please see the Next Step section below to complete the sign up for the JHS volunteer program.
Q: Can I complete my court-ordered community service at the JHS?
A: Yes, you can. Minimum age is 18. However, that program is not managed through the volunteer office. The Volunteer Services Manager cannot sign-off on any document verifying any type of court-ordered or related community service. For more information, please call 725.8766 x 241 for a recording of the program details.
Q: Next Step to join the JHS Volunteer Program
Contact the Community Outreach department to schedule your volunteer interview. During your interview we will collect your volunteer application, volunteer program fee, schedule you for any training classes and determine your schedule.
For questions or to schedule your interview, please contact our Community Outreach Manager via e-mail or 904.725.8766 x 4569
Thank you in advance for your contribution of time and energy to the companion animals in the care of the Jacksonville Humane Society!