Volunteer Positions
We have many volunteer positions available, all vitally important to fulfilling our mission and our day-to-day operation.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Foster Care: Homeward Pet’s foster care families provide temporary, in-home care to needy animals for a variety of reasons, including puppies needing extra socialization, bottle-feeding kittens, a dog recovering from surgery or a cat recovering from an illness. Fostering is a great way for families to become involved, especially those with children too young to become volunteers at the shelter. We try to make the best match between the foster family and the animal needing in-home care, and every placement is subject to the foster family’s approval and availability.
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 .
