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Get Involved! Volunteer at HSNBA

If you’re interested in volunteering, the online application and our opportunities for volunteering, are LOCATED HERE.

We have Volunteer Orientations at the shelter weekly. After submitting your application, our volunteer coordinator should reach out to you. If you have any questions, please email Tara at volunteer@hsnba.org

Our Mission: Giving pets a second chance at a first class life!

Our goal here at HSNBA is to make every pet’s stay as short as possible while providing them with the best care that we can. It is our goal to keep these pets safe, comfortable, healthy, and stimulated and we can’t do that with out the help of our dedicated and passionate volunteers! Our volunteers are ambassadors for the homeless animals in our care and by volunteering regularly, you get to see first hand the amazing animals who enter our shelter every day. We have a number of volunteer opportunities which include walking dogs, socializing cats, representing at special events, helping with daily duties, and more!

Orientation Fees

There is a non-refundable registration fee of $25 which covers the cost of your HSNBA Volunteer shirt and continues to help fund this program.

 

Youth Volunteers

 

HSNBA encourages volunteers of all ages! Youth volunteers are WELCOME if they are at
 least 10 years of age. It is important that kiddos between the ages of 10 and 15 are accompanied by an adult the entire time they are here and the ratio must be one adult to one youth volunteer. This is to ensure the safety of our youth volunteers, and of course the pets! Volunteers 16 and over who have been through orientation with a parent or guardian are free to volunteer in public areas of the shelter alone, but are restricted to interacting with pets who are adoption ready!

Senior Volunteers

When volunteers reach over 100 hours volunteered they receive a special, orange shirt to help identify them at a glance. If you ever want to know special ways to help or what it means to be an HSNBA volunteer, look to these paragons of support for a great example!

 

Please note: If you are in need of court-ordered community services hours, please reach out to Will at william.stapleton@hsnba.org

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

HSNBA volunteer application
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

STEPS TO BECOMING A VOLUNTEER

1. Volunteer Application
Complete the Volunteer Application. You will receive a welcome email within 24-48 hours with instructions to our online orientations.
2. Orientation
Attend an orientation within 30 days.
3. Start Volunteering!

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Although we would LOVE to take everyone in as a volunteer, we do have some requirements for those who decide to volunteer with HSNBA.

Age Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age. Ages 10-15 will require a parent or guardian present while attending orientation and at all times while volunteering. Ages 16-17 can volunteer on their own after parent or guardian has attended orientation and initial tour in our adoption areas and at offsite events.

Safety

Volunteer must be able to work independently and follow volunteer safety and disease prevention rules.

Orientation And Waiver

Volunteer must attend at least one orientation and one initial tour. Volunteer must read and sign Volunteer Guidelines and Waiver form before starting volunteering.

Time Commitment

Volunteer must volunteer at least once within ever 90 days (at a minimum).
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER APP

VOLUNTEER to MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER!