Volunteer Program Information

If you are over 18 and want to help the homeless animals in your community, consider volunteering at the City of San José Animal Care Center!  We are always looking for dedicated animal lovers to tackle a variety of tasks that will benefit both our shelter animals and visitors to our facility.  Our number one goal is to place each and every one of our adoptable animals into responsible homes and to ensure that all animals in our shelter are cared for and comforted as much as possible during their stay with us.

To get started as Pet Pal Volunteer you must attend an ACS Volunteer Orientation (see Orientation Dates).  All Volunteer Orientation sessions will be held in the classroom of our new Animal Care Center located at 2750 Monterey Road.  Interested parties will be required to register on-site on the day of the Orientation.  There is no need to pre-register.  Just show up at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the Orientation Class you've chosen to attend.  **Due to limited seating, only the first 42 people will be admitted**

Click here to see what volunteer positions are available.

You can help shelter animals from your house by downloading our available pets flyer and posting it at your favorite hangout!