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 Hwy, San Jose, CA 95111.  **Due to limited seating, only the first 42 people will be admitted**

Click here to see what volunteer positions are available.

If you need signatures for community service, class assignments, or other special programs, please note the following: You must complete 60 hours of volunteer service (not including orientation and training time) before submitting any forms for signature, even if your program requires fewer hours.