2008 Student Volunteer Opportunities

The Marin Humane Society is a great place to volunteer! It’s a place where you can learn a lot, make new friends and have tons of fun, all while making a positive impact on the lives of animals and on the environment both here in Marin and throughout the world. If you are interested in joining one of the following programs, download the application form and mail it by September 15 to the address at the bottom of the form.

Download student volunteer application


5th and 6th Grades: Animal Care Club

This club introduces kids to the Marin Humane Society’s programs and to general animal care concepts. Students work on volunteer projects to help our shelter animals in a group setting every other Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. $30 activity fee per semester.


7th-12th Grades: Roots and Shoots

As part of a global youth community service program started by Dr. Jane Goodall, our Roots & Shoots club works on projects to help animals and the environment in Marin county and California. Group meetings are held Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. $30 activity fee per semester.

Need Community Service hours but don’t want to commit to volunteering?  Call 415-506-6288 for activities that will satisfy school requirements and help our shelter animals!


Student Interns/Volunteers
High school students may volunteer for 1-3 hours per week in various departments around the shelter through our internship program. All interested teens must attend a Student Intern Orientation and specific department training sessions before being given an internship assignment. Students interested in continuing their work after their semester internship may become an official student volunteer at that time. $30 activity fee per semester.

For more information about the above programs call Gail Ellis at (415) 506-6288. You may also email: Education Department.


Call (415) 506-6288 for volunteering ideas that help our shelter animals, satisfy community service requirements and that can be done right in your home!