Volunteer and Foster Opportunities
Want to do good in your community and get a regular furry-friend fix? Become a volunteer at the Dumb Friends League and help us with our mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering.
When you volunteer at the League, you’re joining a family of volunteers and staff committed to providing love and support for the animals in our care.
Whether it’s giving basic care to animals at one of our locations or providing a temporary home for a foster pet until it’s ready for adoption, we hope there is an opportunity that is a good fit for you.
About Our Opportunties
- Age Requirement: For most opportunities, volunteers must be at least 16 years older. Learn more about youth opportunities through our Humane Education department or about our junior foster program.
- Commitment: Volunteers must be able to make a commitment of three hours per week for six months, with the exception of foster parents. Unable to make the required commitment? Click to learn more about our community service program.
Have Questions?
See our FAQ
Read about some of our volunteers in our Volunteer Spotlight Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteering
Click a program below to learn more and fill out an application
General Volunteer
We offer more than 70 volunteer positions to help cats, dogs and small mammals at our shelters. These opportunities include everything from adoptions and animal care to dog walking and assisting with medications, and more.
Equine Volunteer
Work with horses and other equines, mucking stalls and providing enrichment at the Harmony Equine Center.
Youth Volunteer
The Junior Volunteer Club and Pawsitive Service Club introduce children ages 8-15 to the benefits of volunteering in an animal shelter.
San Luis Valley General Volunteer
Volunteer at our San Luis Valley Animal Shelter – These opportunities include everything from adoptions and animal care to dog walking and assisting with medications, and more.
Fostering and Services
Summer Teen Program
The Summer Teen Program is a new opportunity for 16- and 17-year-old teens to support the League while earning service hours as well as valuable experience.
Group/Corporate Volunteer
We are only able to accommodate group volunteer opportunities for our corporate and event sponsors. If you’re interested in becoming a corporate or event sponsor, you can reach out to our corporate partnerships team at partnerships@ddfl.org.
Foster Opportunities
Our Homes with Hearts foster care program lets animal lovers bring pets from our shelters into their homes on a temporary basis to prepare them for adoption..
Community Service
The community service program is for individuals looking for short-term volunteer opportunities in the Denver metro area.