The Salt Lake County Animal Services Volunteer Program exists to support and enhance the goals of our shelter:
To get started, please watch our Online Training Presentation.
After viewing the presentation, fill out and email the Interactive Questionnaire to our volunteer coordinator (using the link in the questionnaire) and they will contact you to set up training after you return the questionnaire.
Our Book Buddies Program allows kids to read to our wonderful shelter cats and kittens. They can socialize with the adoptable cats and kittens all while reading.
This program allows children to help animals, as the sound of reading can help calm the cats.
Questions? Email animalvolunteer@slco.org.
Our Book Buddies Program is for kids to read to cats and kittens at our Shelter. They can socialize with the adoptable cats and kittens while reading. We are located at 511 W 3900 S. No appointment needed. Come in Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Bring your own book or we have books available in our Cattery. Follow the yellow doors into our Cattery. Log reading minutes on the form located inside the Cattery. You can go into any Colony Room or read to a cat that is in a kennel. An adult must be present.
This program allows children to help animals, as the sound of reading can help calm the cats.
Questions? Email animalvolunteer@slco.org.
The program will help children improve their reading skills AND will help the shelter pets with socialization. Animals find the rhythmic sounds of a voice very soothing. Similar programs at other shelters across the country have seen the benefits the program has to offer.
Are you looking for a volunteer project for your business or community group? Please consider donating your time with us! We have lots of options for groups. Please email us for more information.
There are always opportunities to help our agency, even for those who cannot work with animals. Please tell us your skillset and we will find a place for you to help. Do you have graphic design skills? Technical skills? Office skills? Let us know! We would be glad to have you as a volunteer! Here are suggested volunteer opportunities that can be completed outside of the shelter.
Are you ready to add a furry family member to your home? Find out more about the process and see what animals are currently up for adoption.