Volunteering to help the homeless dogs and cats at Homeward Pet Adoption Center
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Homeward Pet Adoption Center (HPAC). Every year HPAC cares for approximately 1000 homeless kittens, cats, puppies and dogs.
We would not be able to help these animals without the support of dedicated and compassionate volunteers. More than 300 volunteers donate their time to assist in the direct care of the animals, education, administrative projects and offsite events.
Current volunteer opportunities at Homeward Pet are listed below. Please click on the job titles to read more about the positions, commitment level and requirements.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (Word Document)
- If you are interested in helping save lives by caring for animals in your own home, please learn more about our FOSTER PROGRAM.
- If you are a member of a group, company or service organization that would like to participate in a one-day volunteer project with HPAC, learn more about our Group Volunteer program by contacting Volunteers@homewardpet.org.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Cat Care Help with feeding, cleaning cages and maintenance of the main Cat Room. Providing extra love and attention to our Homeward cats and kittens, helping them adjust to the shelter environment until they are adopted.
Dog Care: Help with feeding, cleaning kennels and maintenance of the main Dog Room. Providing our Homeward dogs with extended walks, brushing, playing and one-on–one attention.
Clinic Assistant: Help the Clinic Staff with feeding, cleaning cages and general maintenance of the Clinic & Sick Room along with lots of petting of the clinic and Sick Room patients.
Reception: Answer phones and welcome visitors. Answer questions regarding the shelter, adoption process, volunteering, fostering and more.
Adoption Assistant: Assist the Homeward Adoption Counselors with processing the adoption application paperwork.
Volunteer Information
