When you volunteer at PAWS, you can choose to spend time with any animal that you want and do the work that you enjoy.
Our volunteer activities typically focus on key enrichment areas through time spent socialising with the animals. These can include walking and bathing dogs, or grooming and playing with cats.
As a volunteer, you must be able to work independently as there will be minimal supervision and guidance during the activities.
Volunteer Days
& Hours
Working Adult / Corporate / CSR
available 6 days a week
excluding Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
up to 10 pax per session
Student / Academic / Community Service
available 4 days a week
excluding Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
up to 8 pax per session
ages 12 to 15 years require adult supervision
Volunteer Process
How to secure a volunteer slot:
- Advanced booking must be made by calling the shelter office.
As the shelter can only accommodate a limited number of volunteers each day, slot availability is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. - First-time volunteers with PAWS must submit the online volunteer form before their first session. Returning volunteers do not need to resubmit unless details need to be updated.
If the form is not completed in full, you will not be authorised to volunteer at PAWS.
Link to Volunteer Form
Volunteer Guidelines
- Volunteers must be dressed appropriately.
The recommended attire for volunteering is a comfortable t-shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes for your safety. - Volunteers who wish to walk dogs must bring their own dog poo bags or purchase them at the shelter for RM0.20 per piece.
Volunteers are required to pick up after the dogs during the walk, and will not be allowed to take dogs for a walk without poo bags. - Bring plenty of drinking water for yourself, and a change of clothes just in case things get messy.