Become a Volunteer


The Volunteer Process
KCWS appreciates all of our volunteers! To ensure the safety and confidentiality of our clients, shelter volunteers must complete certain steps.  

  1. Volunteers at our Shelter must be 14 years of age or older.
  2. Complete the appropriate volunteer application.
    Applications can be obtained contacting the Shelter at 830-331-1001 or vcoordinator@kcwstexas.org, or downloaded and printed from website.
  3. Complete  the Volunteer Application 
  4. Return the application form to
    KCWS
    Attention:  Kimberly Siess
    P O Box 1087
    Boerne, TX 78006
    Fax: 830-214-2960
  5. Email: vcoordinator@kcwstexas.org
  6. Criminal Background Check - All KCWS employees and volunteers are subject to a criminal background check.
  7. Once your application has been processed Kimberly will contact you about upcoming orientations, and you'll be on your way.
Orientation The goal of orientation is to teach potential volunteers about the agency's structure, the programs and services offered, and to help them determine what volunteer opportunity best fits their schedule and interests. Once you have turned in your completed volunteer application,  Kimberly will contact you about upcoming Orientation dates and next steps.  

Volunteer training is available to any potential volunteer who has completed an application and attended the Introduction.