Residents & Ongoing Volunteers
Are you looking to help out regularly at Maui Humane Society? As a volunteer at MHS you will have the chance to meet other volunteers, MHS staff, like minded people in your community, and countless loving pets looking for their forever homes. Challenge yourself to learn new skills, accomplish fulfilling tasks, and change the world one purposeful action at a time. You will have the opportunity to work hands on with adoptable animals, participate in community events and fundraisers, assist MHS staff and make a difference in the life of homeless pets. Sign up with a friend to maximize the fun! Make positive change, and touch the lives of the animals and people of Maui today!
Who can be an ongoing volunteer?
What can I do as a volunteer?
Volunteers can help with a variety of tasks, such as cat care, dog walking, administrative assistance, veterinary assistance, emergency response, education, outreach events, maintenance and gardening, fundraising and more.
Adult volunteers 18 and older may bring their keiki ages 5-15 to volunteer alongside them. Keiki must have an adult present to volunteer. Keiki and families can help with a variety of tasks, such as cat care and socialization, administrative assistance, education, outreach events, maintenance and gardening, fundraising, and more.
How do I volunteer?
Step 1: Watch Our Virtual Volunteer Orientation Video
Step 2: Complete a Volunteer Application
Our online Volunteer Application is fast and easy and and concludes with scheduling on-site training! Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email, and we’ll see you on the training day you selected!
Mahalo for choosing to be an MHS volunteer!
FAQs
Can I help in the Veterinary department?
Yes! Our amazing veterinary team can always use extra hands in the clinic and for veterinary-related events! Tasks you might help with would be sterilizing medical instruments, stocking hospital rooms where our animals are recovering, monitoring animals in recovery, paperwork input, and more.
Veterinary volunteers must be 18 years and older and we ask for a minimum commitment of 3 months.
How can I walk the dogs?
To walk the dogs, you must be at least 16 years old. Begin by selecting the “Dog Concierge Volunteer Training” option in the volunteer application. Once registered, sign up for a kennel training session and attend on your scheduled date. After successfully completing the training, you’ll be all set to start walking the dogs and making a positive impact on their lives!
Can I bring my keiki to volunteer with me?
Adult volunteers 18 and older may bring their keiki ages 5-15 to volunteer alongside them. Keiki must have an adult present to volunteer. Keiki and families can help with a variety of tasks, such as cat care and socialization, administrative assistance, education, outreach events, maintenance and gardening, fundraising, and more.
How Else Can I Help?
Can’t foster? That’s ok! Spread the word to friends, family, and people in the community!
Donations, monetary or in-kind, are always appreciated and needed to continue our lifesaving work. Your contribution to Maui Humane Society will help protect and save the lives of the thousands of animals who come through our doors each year in need of compassionate care.
Make a gift or you can also donate via our Amazon Wishlist.
