[header] How to volunteer at an animal shelter [title] Contact your local animal shelter or humane society. [step] The organization may have a contact person or " volunteer coordinator " who can help you get involved at their facility. Visit a shelter's website, and check for any information that is listed for volunteers. 
Some shelters will not offer much information on their websites, and some may not have websites at all. [substeps] Look online for shelters near your home or office.