VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTIONS
Shelter/Offsite Events: Join Us for Shelter/Offsite Events!
Our shelter frequently participates in offsite events, where we have the opportunity to bring our animals into the community and meet potential adopters face-to-face. Whether we're showing off our adoptable pets or simply setting up a table with information, these events are a great way to promote our mission and raise awareness for the shelter.
Some events will feature our animals directly, while others may just include a table to share details about how people can help or adopt. No matter the setup, these events are vital in getting the word out about our shelter and finding our animals the loving homes they deserve!
Interested in helping out at one of our upcoming events? Whether it’s talking to visitors, setting up the booth, or handling logistics, we’d love to have you involved! Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net for more details.
Cat socialization: Love Cats? We Need You!
If you’re a cat lover, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We're looking for passionate individuals to help with the daily care of our feline friends—whether that’s brushing, playing with them using a variety of toys, or simply spending some quality lap time together. You can even teach them new tricks if you’re up for it!
Your involvement will make a huge impact on their lives, enriching their time at the shelter and ensuring they feel loved and cared for as they wait for their forever homes.
Ready to help out (or offer a lap)? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to learn more and get involved today.
Dog Walking/Cleaning: Give Our Dogs the Exercise and Attention They Deserve!
Our dogs need regular walks and exercise throughout the day, and we’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help. Walks are needed during morning, afternoon, and evening hours, ensuring the dogs get the fresh air and exercise they need to stay healthy and happy.
In addition to walking, cleaning kennels is also part of the role, as it helps maintain a clean and comfortable environment for our dogs.
Note: All volunteers must complete training before handling our dogs to ensure everyone’s safety and the well-being of the animals.
If you’re ready to give our dogs the care, attention, and exercise they deserve, we’d love to have you on board!
Interested in becoming a dog walking volunteer? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net for more information and to get started.
Cat care: Help Provide Essential Cat Care!
One of the most important roles our volunteers play is in cat care, and we’re always looking for compassionate individuals to help. Care duties typically take place in the morning, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and include essential tasks like:
Feeding
Cleaning cages
Changing litter pans
Tidying up cat rooms
If you’re someone who has an eye for cleanliness and is passionate about providing a safe, comfortable space for animals, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Ready to lend a paw? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to get started today!
Shelter cleaning: Help Us Keep a Clean Space at The Shelter!
Shelter cleaning is crucial to maintaining a healthy and welcoming environment for our visitors. Whether it’s sweeping, mopping, washing windows, or ensuring the animal areas stay spotless, there’s always work to be done.
Morning Cleaning (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM):
Sweeping and mopping floors
Washing windows
Maintaining the cleanliness of common spaces
Bathrooms
Volunteers are needed to help with these tasks throughout the day to ensure everything stays clean and welcoming for our furry friends.
If you have a passion for cleanliness and want to help provide a safe, comfortable environment for the animals, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
Ready to roll up your sleeves? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to get started today!
Wishlist/Tag days: Tag Days & Wish List Events: Support the Animals This Season!
Our Tag Days and Wish List Events are seasonal events that run from April through October, offering a great opportunity for the community to come together and make a difference.
Tag Days: You’ll find us outside local grocery stores with donation jugs, asking for monetary contributions to help fund the shelter’s efforts. Every dollar donated helps provide care, vaccinations, and shelter for animals in need.
Wish List Events: During these days, we stand outside stores with a list of the items we need most. Whether it’s food, toys, or supplies, shoppers can pick up an item from the list and donate it right then and there. Once we’ve gathered the donations, we load everything into a van and bring it back to the shelter.
These events are a great way to get involved, support the shelter, and help make a tangible impact on the lives of animals awaiting adoption.
Want to volunteer or get involved in an upcoming event? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net and let us know how you’d like to help!
Event planning/fundraising: We Need Your Help to Fundraise for the animals!
Whether you’re someone who likes to lead the charge or prefer to work behind the scenes, we could use your skills and support to help raise funds for our shelter. Every effort counts, and there are so many ways you can contribute to making a difference in the lives of animals waiting for their forever homes.
From organizing events to reaching out for donations, your talents can go a long way in helping us provide the care these animals need.
Ready to lend a hand? Contact us at volunteer@helpingpaws.net to find out how you can get involved today!
Laundry: Help Us with Laundry at the Shelter!
At Helping Paws, we go through many loads of laundry each day—whether it’s washing bedding, towels, or pet clothes for our furry friends. We’re looking for volunteers to help with this important task, ensuring the animals always have clean and cozy bedding to rest on.
If you don’t mind a little laundry and want to make a big difference in the comfort of our shelter animals, this is the perfect volunteer role for you!
Ready to lend a hand (and a washer)? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to get involved today!
Foster Care: Become a Foster Parent: Help Pets Find Their Forever Home!
Foster care provides pets with a loving, home environment temporarily while they await permanent placement through the shelter. While Helping Paws has a large shelter housing the majority of our animals, certain pets thrive better in foster homes due to their specific needs.
As a foster caregiver, you’ll play a critical role in helping pets adjust and prepare for their forever families, all while receiving the full support of our shelter.
Animals that may need foster care include:
Pregnant cats/dogs
Litters of kittens
Heartworm-positive dogs
Bottle-fed kittens
Animals with health issues
Moms with babies
Interested in making a huge difference in an animal’s life by becoming a foster parent? Contact us at fostering@helpingpaws.net to find out how you can get involved today!
Grounds/Gardening: Help Beautify Our Shelter: Grounds and Gardening Volunteers Needed!
We’re always looking for volunteers to help keep the grounds around the shelter looking beautiful and welcoming. Whether it’s maintaining gardens, trimming bushes, or sprucing up outdoor spaces, your efforts will help create a pleasant environment for both the animals and visitors.
If you have a green thumb or just enjoy spending time outdoors, this is a way to contribute to the shelter’s upkeep and provide a peaceful space for our furry residents.
Ready to dig in and make the shelter grounds shine? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to get involved today!
Maintenance/handyman: Help Keep Our Shelter Running Smoothly!
We’re looking for skilled volunteers to assist with various maintenance and repair tasks around the shelter. Whether it’s fixing broken equipment, repairing fencing, handling minor plumbing or electrical issues, or general upkeep, your skills will help ensure that our shelter remains a safe, functional, and welcoming space for both animals and staff.
If you're handy with tools and have a knack for fixing things, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact on the shelter and the animals in our care.
Ready to lend a hand? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to get started today!
Newsletter writer/contributer: Become a Newswriter and Contributor: Share the Stories of Our Shelter!
Do you have a passion for writing and a love for animals? We’re looking for newswriters and contributors to help share the stories of our shelter, our animals, and our community. As a volunteer writer, you’ll help create content for our website, newsletters, social media, and other communications.
Whether it’s writing about successful adoptions, upcoming events, or the impact of donations, your words will help us spread the word about the work we do and engage the community in supporting our mission.
If you have writing skills and want to use them to make a difference for homeless animals, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Ready to write for a cause? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to get started today!
Grant writer: Grant Writing: Help Us Secure Funding for Our Mission!
We’re looking for skilled grant writers to help secure funding for our shelter. As a grant writer, you’ll research and write proposals to potential donors and foundations, ensuring we have the financial resources needed to continue providing care for our animals and supporting our programs.
If you have experience in grant writing or a passion for helping non-profits grow, this is a great opportunity to use your skills to make a direct impact on the lives of homeless animals.
Ready to help us grow and thrive through grant writing? Reach out to volunteer@helpingpaws.net to get started today!