Walk for Animals
Volunteer at the Walk for Animals
The Walk for Animals is one of San Diego Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year and helps raise money to care for the thousands of wild and domestic animals that will come through the shelter in 2025. We’ll celebrate our community’s commitment to animals, while raising vital funds for our lifesaving programs.
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to ensure Walk for Animals success! Want to join the fun?
Read below for event information and complete the volunteer application to sign up. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Event Information
Walk for Animals – North County
March 22, 2025
Kit Carson Park
3333 Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
We are not currently recruiting for this Walk. If you'd like to be placed on the interest list and be notified when recruitment opens, please complete this form.
Walk for Animals – San Diego
May 3, 2025
NTC Park at Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Road
San Diego, CA 92206
We are not currently recruiting for this Walk. If you'd like to be placed on the interest list and be notified when recruitment opens, please complete this form.
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be 16+ to volunteer solo. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Must complete all areas of the online application; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Must be able to commit to the full volunteer shift.
- Must wear the Walk for Animals volunteer shirt, provided for free at volunteer check-in on the day of the event.
- Pets are not allowed to volunteer with you. If you prefer to participate with your pet, you can sign up to walk!
How to Sign Up
- Complete our volunteer event application. At this time, we are not yet accepting applications. Please check back here in January or fill out the interest list forms linked above to be contacted when applications are open.
- Immediately after you submit your application, you will receive further instructions on how to sign up for your chosen volunteer roles.
- You will receive more detailed volunteer information via email one or two weeks before the event date.
- Do you have friends or family interested in volunteering with you? Have them complete the application as well! Every person who would like to volunteer must fill out an application, regardless of age.
Other Details
The Walk is outdoors in the early morning, so wear warm layers and water-resistant shoes. Also, be prepared for a few hours of standing.
As a thank you for your help during the event, volunteers are provided with a free pancake breakfast and a commemorative event pin.
Need a record of your volunteer hours to submit to your school or work?
At the end of your volunteer shift, our Volunteer Engagement team can sign off on any paperwork you bring with you or can provide a standard hours verification letter.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering
and for supporting San Diego Humane Society!
