WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW VOLUNTEERS TO COMPLETE THEIR
COURT COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
You may complete the court-ordered community service application below.
We review and reach out to you when we are making assignments.
Court-ordered community Service hours are available at the Auburn Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter, Northwest Spay & Neuter Center, and the AVHS Thrift Store & More. Opportunities are available for individuals 18 years of age and older who have been court-ordered to perform community service of 8 or more hours. The following guidelines must be met to be accepted.
Typically, AVHS accepts court-ordered community service for these types of violations: DUI (alcohol), DWI (alcohol), traffic violations, and other similar violations.
AVHS will not accept those convicted of the following:
Felonies
Narcotics or controlled substance offenses
Sex Crimes
Violent Crimes
Animal Abuse/Cruelty
Harrassment
HOW TO GET STARTED:
Complete the online Court-Ordered Community Service application form. An incomplete application will delay processing. The applicant will be emailed a confirmation with a link to a mandatory video and short quiz. The applicant will be contacted when community services hours are available.
AVHS and NW Spay & Neuter Center are not able to accept all applicants into the program. AVHS has the right to dismiss a participant from service at any time. Participants who successfully complete their community service hours will be given verification of hours and a letter of completion on AVHS letterhead that the applicant will deliver to the court. A letter will be emailed to the volunteer or will be available three business days following completion. AVHS does not contact or send documents directly to the court.
Animal Shelter Requirements:
Hours will be assigned between 8 am and 6 pm Monday through Sunday
Must be able to commit to a set schedule of at least 2 hours per week
Wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, as your task will be cleaning
Contact with shelter animals is minimal and only pertains to the cleaning duties as assigned
Must be able to walk on concrete floors and be on your feet for most of the day
Located at 4910 A Street SE, Auburn, WA 98092
Duties at the Animal Shelter you may perform:
Washing/disinfecting crates and pet carriers
Washing/sanitizing dishes and bowls, litter pans, toys, and leashes
Laundry (pet bedding, blankets, and towels)
Sanitizing bathrooms
Cleaning windows, doors, walls, and door knobs
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other duties as needed
Thrift Store Requirements:
Hours will be assigned between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Saturday and
11 am and 5 pm Sunday
Must be able to commit to a set schedule of at least 2 hours per week
Wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, as your task will be cleaning
You may be asked to leave early if we have other help scheduled and no other tasks to perform
Must be able to walk on concrete floors and be on your feet for most of the day
Duties at the Thrift Store & More you may perform:
Sweeping, vacuuming, and washing windows
Transporting donations from customer vehicles
Assist with taking out trash and recycling
Folding and straightening shelves of received donations and other duties as needed
Located at 1123 E Main Street, Auburn, WA 98002
NW Spay & Neuter Center Requirements:
Hours will be assigned between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday
Must be able to commit to a set schedule of at least 2 hours per week
Wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, as your task will be cleaning
Contact with clinic animals is minimal and only pertains to the cleaning duties as assigned
Must be able to walk on concrete floors and be on your feet for most of the day
Located at 6401 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
Duties at the center you may perform:
Creating e-collars, marking colors on syringes, and cutting newspapers to fit litter boxes
Laundry and washing dishes, bowls, and litter pans
Sanitizing bathrooms
Cleaning windows, doors, and walls
Picking up litter or leaves in the parking lot and around the building
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other duties as needed
For more information about completing court-mandated hours, please call 253-409-1829 and speak to the Volunteer Coordinator or email jriss@auburnvalleyhs.org.