Volunteer

Ways to volunteer at Pasado’s

Helping rescued dogs, cats and domesticated farm animals

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Pasado’s Safe Haven. If you’d like to help animals, don’t mind rolling up your sleeves, and enjoy spending time on 85 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, consider applying as a sanctuary volunteer. Our animals rely upon our volunteers for food, enrichment, and human socialization.

Volunteers donate their time to assist in the direct care of the animals, education, administrative projects and off-site events.

Time commitment:

Because of the time invested in our training, volunteers are required to make a minimum three month commitment.

How to become a Volunteer:

For the safety of staff and volunteers, all volunteers must be well trained and educated in Pasado’s Safe Haven safety and animal handling policies.  Please note that it may take several weeks to become a volunteer.  See Volunteer Job Descriptions.
Note, certain age requirements exist for volunteers.

• If you are 14- 17 years old, a parent must sign a release for you.
• If you are 12-13 years old, you must be under adult supervision. (Individuals under 12 years of age on special approval only.)

Becoming a volunteer:

If you are interested in volunteering at Pasado’s start here!
Pasados_Volunteer_Application (please print form out and mail, fax or email)

If you are a student and would like to fulfill community hours contact us for an application here!
Pasados_Student_Application

Applicants will be invited to attend an orientation at the sanctuary. Directions will be sent once your application has been approved.  PSH policies, procedures and volunteer positions will be discussed and a tour is given. You must attend the entire orientation.
For Dog Towne Volunteers, you are required to read a Dog Handling Policy brochure.

Once training is complete, you are a volunteer.
You will be given a specific 2-3 hour shift that is consistent every week.  We kindly ask for a $20 donation to cover cost of orientation, processing, and T-shirt. Arrangements can be made if this cost is prohibitive.

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Kitty City Volunteer:
If you love cats, then this is your position! Our dedicated Kitty City volunteers come to the sanctuary every week to care for, clean up after, feed, and love the cats who call Pasado’s Safe Haven their home. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the cat rooms and socializing the cats during their stay.

Dog Towne Volunteer:
If you are a dog lover, this is the gig for you! Dog Towne volunteers help keep our dogs healthy and happy in a clean safe environment. The dogs get long walks in the woods and experience important socializing time with people. This is vital to their future adoption opportunities.

Farm Volunteer:
Ever fed a goat or spent time with a pig? Either way this may be the job for you. Farm volunteers help to maintain a healthy environment for the animals while being a vital resource to identify any potential hazards. You’ll really enjoy getting to know these animals and they will anticipate your arrival each time.

Administrative:
Office volunteers are responsible for performing administrative duties such as data entry, writing thank you cards and helping out with other administrative duties.

Fundraising Committee:
Ask us how you can help with special events and fundraising at Pasado’s.

Fill out a volunteer application here! (please print form out and mail, fax or email)
Pasados_Volunteer_Application

Fill out a student application here! (please print form out and mail, fax or email)
Pasados_Student_Application

Put Together a Work Party!

Our work parties are one of a kind opportunities to bond with coworkers, friends, and some truly amazing animals. Recent participants in our work parties have worked on landscaping, fence mending, inventorying Pasado’s products, organizing our supplies, and giving our animals some much-appreciated care.

If your company would enjoy donating their time and services at the sanctuary, then consider participating in a volunteer work party.

Other ways to help:

Would you like to donate your time to the animals in other ways?

• Transporting rescued animals to veterinary or grooming appointments.
• Join us at adoption or community tabling events around the Puget Sound area.
• Assist with “Animal Cruelty Investigation” with our cruelty investigator by responding to neglect and abuse calls.

There are many ways to help the animals. We hope you will apply today.
Kids Can Help Too!

Are you a parent or teacher whose children would like to help Pasado’s Safe Haven? Children have contributed to Pasado’s by creating fundraisers or giving donations to Pasado’s in lieu of Christmas or birthday presents. Creative fundraising teaches children valuable lessons about rescue, compassion, project creation, and helping those who have the greatest need. These are great feel-good projects for the whole family.
Email our Volunteer Manager and make a difference today!