Volunteer Positions
Current Volunteer Positions Available
- 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 .
- 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; shifts are daily Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-5:30pm You must be at least 16 years old. 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 .
we are not currently accepting applications for new volunteers in the roles below.
Cat Care: Cat Care volunteers are responsible for feeding and socializing our cats and kittens, and maintaining the cleanliness of the cat rooms. Cat Care Volunteers work one shift per week; daily shifts are 9-11:30 am or 6-8 pm. (Position Description) You must be at least 16 years old.
Dog Care: Dog Care volunteers are responsible for walking, feeding and socializing our dogs and puppies, and maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment. Dog Care Volunteers work one shift per week; daily shifts are 9-11:30 am or 6-8 pm. Positions include Dog Walker, and Feeder/Cleaner. You must be at least 18 years old.
Facilities: Facilities volunteers are involved in all areas of shelter operation. They are responsible for collecting donations, distributing supplies, running the Homeward Pet Food Bank, 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, Restocker and Donation Room Attendant. You must be at least 16 years old.
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.
