PAWS Chicago’s dedicated volunteers enable us to continue to save lives and expand services. With animal care and adoptions being so resource-intensive, it would be impossible to fulfill the mission of a No-Kill Chicago without them.

To become a PAWS Chicago volunteer, please click here and sign up for a volunteer orientation. This is a required step to become a volunteer. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at PAWS Chicago.

Click Here to Sign up for Opportunities at the PAWS Chicago Adoption Center »

PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Center is located at 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue. To view the wide variety of volunteer opportunities at the Adoption Center, click here.

Click Here to Sign Up for Family Service Opportunities at the Adoption Center »

PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Center is located at 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue. With a parent or guardian, children between 12-17 years of age can volunteer and participate on behalf of homeless pets. Learn more and view the Family Service Opportunity descriptions at the Adoption Center.

Click Here to Sign up to Volunteer at the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic or the Rescue/Recovery Room »

PAWS Chicago’s Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic is located at 3516 West 26th St. View the volunteer opportunity descriptions at the Lurie Clinic and Rescue & Recovery Center.