The Dumb Friends League has a history of service. For more than 100 years, we have sheltered and cared for lost, abandoned and abused pets. 

Thanks to wide community support, we offer programs that help both pets and people. 

We are proud to be the metro-Denver area’s local humane society. You are invited to visit our website and our two shelters to learn more about us.

Junior Volunteers

Dumb Friends League junior volunteers The Junior Volunteer Club introduces young people to the benefits of volunteering in an animal shelter.

Junior volunteers must be between ages 12 and 15, dependable and responsible, have good communication skills, be willing to take on a variety of tasks and have an enthusiasm for working with people and animals.

Volunteers will work alongside adult volunteers for two hours each month, cleaning animal enclosures, socializing and working with dogs, cats and small mammals.They will meet one Saturday each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There is a $100 fee to join which is due at time of registration. The fee covers a one-year membership in the club.

If you would like to get your child on the wait list for our Junior Volunteer Club please e-mail us at jvc@ddfl.org with the following information:

  • Child name
  • Child date of birth
  • Parent name
  • Parent phone
  • Parent e-mail
  • Shelter choice: Quebec Street shelter or the Buddy Center