About
What Is It?
A non-profit, no-kill, volunteer-run animal welfare organization in Kingwood that rescues and places abandoned, abused, and neglected cats and dogs into permanent loving homes.
Help Needed:
Help care for animals (socialize them, clean living spaces), assist with adoption events, collect needed items, do chores around shelter, including outdoor work.
Details
Minimum Age to Volunteer
Must be at least 17 to care for/walk/socialize animals. Younger volunteers may collect supplies, help with fundraisers, and help in other ways.
Time Commitment
Varies; contact VAP to discuss.
Training Needed
Potential volunteers must have a drivers license (to help show they have reliable transportation to and from the shelter) and must fill out an application, which is on the volunteer page of the website.
Help Needed
CARE FOR ANIMALS
Work with dogs (cleaning kennels, walking dogs, socializing dogs) or cats (cleaning cattery, socializing cats). Volunteers must be age 17 or older.
HELP AT ADOPTION EVENTS
Help transport animals to and from adoption events, and/or care for them at the events (give them water, and walk dogs). Adoption events take place on weekends at the Humble Petco and other locations.
COLLECT NEEDED ITEMS
For dogs: Pedigree canned & dry food, Maker’s Mark (Sam’s Club) grain-free dry food, crate pads, puppy pads, treats, nylabone chews, kong toys.
For cats: Cat food (canned & dry), plastic spoons & forks, cat scratchers/toys/treats, surgical gloves (size M).
For both: paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, blankets, towels, sheets, bathmats, washcloths, garbage bags (kitchen size & large trash), Odobann, Lysol, Lysol wipes, gift cards (pet stores, Target, Walmart).
HELP AROUND THE SHELTER
Volunteers are needed to do various chores around the shelter, including organizing, lawn mowing, tidying the outdoor areas, and general maintenance.
Location
VOLUNTEERS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION, INC.
Humble, Texas 77338
Location Details
Humble, Texas 77338
The shelter is in Kingwood. It is not open to the public, so VAP doesn’t post its address, but you will receive that information when you become a volunteer. Adoption events are held at stores such as the Humble Petco (shown on the map).
Additional Information
Examples of past Scout projects
Eagle: Ethan S. (Troop 727) rebuilt ten 10′ x 10′ dog kennels and donated supplies needed to care for VAP’s dogs. (2019)
Eagle: Constructed wooden fences to create pens in dog areas.
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Hello! I would love to volunteer for you guys!
They would love your help! Please email vap_shelter@yahoo.com, or call (281) 358-9818 to sign up.
Hello,
My daughter is 12 y/o. Would she be able to volunteer if i am present with her? She is a hard worker, and eager to help. She needs 10 documented hours, but i would love to get her more involved beyond that if willing. Web page states must be 15 years old, but also says 12 with supervision. please let me know if we can fill out application and move forward.
Thank you for your time,
Sarah Glaze
Dear Mrs. Glaze, Your daughter would be able to volunteer with you, but I’m not sure if she can work directly with the animals because she is under 15. If you email the shelter at vap_shelter@yahoo.com they will tell you. You could also try Pup Squad and TWRC (the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center). Both allow 12 year olds to work with animals. Corridor Rescue is another idea. Thank you for helping homeless animals!