Volunteer Positions
Current Volunteer Positions Available
- Reception: Receptionists are responsible for greeting and assisting members of the public who contact Homeward Pet either in person or on the phone. Ability to communicate with a positive demeanor, adjust to dynamic situations, and desire to support members of our community are key skills. Full training and on-call support is provided by staff, please read the Receptionist Job Description. Receptionists commit to one shift per week; Current available shifts are weekly Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-5:30pm and bi-weekly Sunday 2:30pm-5:30pm. You must be at least 16 years old. Apply here.
- Event Support: Event Volunteers help represent Homeward Pet at our fundraisers and community outreach occasions. You’ll assist with tasks such as greeting and engaging event attendees, supporting setup and breakdown of event materials, helping with activities or information tables, and sharing Homeward Pet’s mission with the public. This role is vital to the success of large events like our annual Fur Ball and 5K as well as smaller third party community events throughout the year. Volunteers must be positive, punctual, able to interact well with people of all ages and come ready to have fun! You must be at least 18 years old. For more information on upcoming opportunities, email .
- Dog Walker: Dog Walker Volunteers provide potty breaks and walk dogs, occasionally in or out-of- kennel socialization for non-walking dogs, and as needed, assist the feeder/cleaner role with feeding and cleaning duties. Dog Walker Volunteers work one shift per week; daily shifts are 9-11:30 am or 6-8 pm, with a 3-month minimum commitment. Read the Dog Walker job description. You must be at least 18 years old. To apply, click Apply Here.
- Dog Feeder/Cleaner Volunteer: The Dog Feeder/Cleaner Volunteer helps provide daily care for shelter dogs by preparing meals, feeding, cleaning kennels and common areas, doing laundry and dishes, and helping maintain a clean, safe environment for the animals in our care. This role is essential to ensuring our dogs are comfortable, healthy, and ready for their daily activities. Morning and evening shifts are available. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Weekly shifts with a 3-month minimum commitment are requested. Please read the Dog Feeder/Cleaner Volunteer Position Description for more details on responsibilities and requirements. To learn more about the role, please email . Apply Here.
- Cat Care Volunteer: The Cat Care Volunteer helps provide daily care for shelter cats by feeding, cleaning, maintaining Cat Room spaces, and socializing cats using fear-free handling techniques. Volunteers help support a clean, safe, and low-stress environment for the animals in our care. Morning and evening shifts are available. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Weekly shifts with a 3-month minimum commitment. Please read the Cat Care Volunteer Position Description for more details on responsibilities and requirements. To learn more about the role, please email . Apply here.
- Facilities: Facilities volunteers are involved in all areas of shelter operation. They are responsible for distributing supplies, doing special projects, and maintaining a clean, safe environment throughout the shelter and surrounding grounds. Facilities Volunteers work one shift per week; hours vary. Positions include Cleaner, and Restocker. To learn more about available shifts, email . You must be at least 18 years old. If you are not a current Homeward Pet volunteer, Apply here.
- Groups: Occasionally, we have projects that we could use help on from a volunteer group doing a one-time project. If you are a member of a group, company or service organization that would like to participate in a one day volunteer project with Homeward Pet, please email .
Your employer may match your volunteer hours with a monetary gift in your honor – so the homeless animals in our care benefit two-fold! Use the tool below to see what sort of support your organization provides for your passion for Homeward Pet. If they aren’t on the list below, ask your Human Resources Department if they would consider adding this offering to your employee benefits.
Food Bank: Food Bank volunteers help support the intake, preparation, and distribution of donations that serve both our shelter and community partners. These roles are essential to maintaining a steady flow of donations throughout the week and ensuring items are sorted, logged, and distributed effectively. Positions include Donation Transfer & Intake Support, Donation Sorting, Logging & Placement, and Food Bank Distribution Prep. Each role has specific responsibilities, physical requirements, and scheduling structures, with most positions committing to a recurring weekly shift. To learn more about available shifts, email . You must be at least 16 years old.
Foster Supply Re-Stocker: The Foster Supply Re-Stocker helps keep our foster supply area organized by tidying and restocking shelves and putting away incoming items. This role works closely with our Foster Program Coordinator. Weekly 1-hour shifts with a 3-month minimum commitment. Please read the Foster Supply Re-Stocker Position Description for more details on responsibilities and requirements.
Clinic Assistant: Clinic Assistant volunteers assist the veterinary staff with clinic protocol and procedures, including general cleaning, sterilizing surgical implements, confirming appointments and completing paperwork. A Clinic Assistant must have strong animal, people, telephone and organizational skills. Clinic Assistants work one shift per week; Monday – Friday shifts. Read the Clinic Assistant job description. You must be at least 18 years old.
