Time is a valuable gift to offer LHS and the animals we serve. View our fabulous Volunteer of the Month
Volunteering:
Volunteers are very important to the Lexington Humane Society! LHS relies on the assistance of caring, hardworking volunteers to make so many dreams come true. Click HERE to learn about volunteer positions that may be available.
LHS Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age, abide by the shelter volunteer policy and attend our volunteer orientation session.
How to Get Started:
Volunteers (Ages 18 and up)
Complete the online application or request a hard copy by calling (859) 233-0044 x254.If your availability and interests
coincide with available volunteer positions, we'll contact you to schedule
you for an interview.
Interview Prospective volunteers
interview one-on-one with the LHS Volunteer Coordinator to discuss
personal goals and to determine the most suitable volunteer assignment.
Attend training class To learn about safety
procedures, pet adoptions, animal behavior and other important information
about LHS's many programs, volunteers also participate in a 2.5 hour
training class.
Volunteer!
Teen Volunteers (Ages 14-17) A separate orientation is conducted for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17. We ask for a four-month minimum commitment from our teen volunteers. This program does not count for school credit. Pre-registration for teen orientation is required. For more information or to sign up for a teen volunteer orientation, please contact Whitney Wilgus at wwilgus@lexingtonhumanesociety.org
Community Service (Ages 14 and up) Our community service program is for those who are in need of required community service hours for school credit. At this time, we cannot offer court-mandated community service. To participate, students must be at least 14 years of age, complete a community service application, and sign a waiver of liability (students under 18 will need a parent or guardian's signature). These applications may be picked up in the Administration building from 9am-6pm Monday-Friday. Once we have received your application, we will then begin contacting you with upcoming community service opportunities.
LHS community service projects benefit the shelter and ultimately the animals in so many ways! And although the projects may not involve direct contact with our animals, there are various opportunities for animal-loving students to contribute and assist with our day-to-day operations.
Community activities typically include the following:
