VOLUNTEER
Volunteer at the K9 Fun Run!
The K9 Fun Run + Walk is one of Houston’s 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 2024. We’ll celebrate our community’s commitment to animals, while raising vital funds for our lifesaving programs.
Many volunteers are needed to ensure the K9 Fun Run + Walk is a success!
Read below for event information and complete the volunteer application to sign up. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Event Information
K9 Fun Run + Walk
June 15, 2024
Mason Park
541 S 75th St.
Houston, TX 77023
Volunteer Roles
There will be various volunteer opportunities to participate in at the K9 Fun Run + Walk 2024 such as the event set-up/tear-down, carnival stations, crowd management, water stations, and registrations. More information will be coming soon!
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.
For Event Day volunteers:
Must be willing to comply with the latest health and safety policies. At this time, masking will not be required for event volunteers.
Must be able to commit to the full volunteer shift.
Must wear the Houston Humane 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! (Click here to register as a walker.)
Steps to sign up to volunteer:
- Complete our volunteer event application here.
- 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.
If you would like to organize a group of 8 or more people to volunteer together (corporate, school, church, community, etc.), please email jcheco@houstonhumane.org for details.
Other details for volunteers:
The K9 Fun Run + Walk is outdoors in the early morning, so wear weather appropriate 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 free coffee and breakfast items.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering and for supporting the Houston Humane Society!
