Making his television debut in 2006 on MTV's Punk'd,[2] he appeared in several reality TV shows, PSAs, in addition to his humanitarian work to that focused on global poverty, food insecurity, mental illness, and LGBTQ+ equality.

[6] Continuing his long-term commitment to AIDS/HIV activism, Shelton, in October 2009, created a team for AIDS Project Los Angeles to raise awareness and money for those living with HIV/AIDS.

He enlisted the help of celebrity friends, such as Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless) and Romi Dames (Hannah Montana), who came out to walk and utilized their fan bases to raise funds.

In December 2009, Shelton created and co-hosted an event to raise money for the Leap Foundation at The Abby West Hollywood.

In May 2010, Shelton served on Liberty Hill's Honorary Host Committee for their annual Upton Sinclair Awards & Dinner.