Thank you for your interest in joining the Heritage Humane Society Volunteer Program! Our volunteers do amazing things for our organization!
We received your volunteer application. The next step is to complete our volunteer orientation held in the classroom of our Adoption Center. We are located at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185. This orientation is required in order to become a volunteer. It is approximately 1 hour long. During the orientation, we will go over our volunteer guidelines and procedures, give a tour of our facility, and discuss our volunteer opportunities.
Please fill out the form below to sign up for an orientation. Please note that there is limited space in each orientation. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. If you do not sign up online, we cannot guarantee you a slot in the training class.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone. [email protected] or 757-221-0150 ext.1002. We look forward to meeting you!

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    Areas of Interest

    Foster Care:
    Provide a temporary home for adult dogs/puppies, cats/kittens, and cats/dogs with special needs (sick, learn to socialize with humans and/or animals) until they are ready to be adopted (Additional application, screening, and training required). Read more >
    Transporter:
    Transport animals either to our facility from other rescues or from our facility to another rescue or their forever home.
    Special Events:
    Help with offsites, humane education, school presentations, and fundraising events.
    Cat Socialization:
    Petting, brushing cuddling, and playing with our cats/kittens to improve their temperament and quality of life while in the shelter.
    Dog Socialization/Dog Walking:
    Help the dogs in our care by taking them for walks, brushing them, playing with them, taking them on fido field trips, and making enrichment for them.
    Clean-Up Crew (8 AM-11 AM daily):
    Help clean kennels, cat cages, bowls, laundry, mopping, sweeping, etc.
    Shelter Maintenance/Landscaping:
    Mowing the lawn, weeding, and gardening, and assisting with general maintenance and repair.
    Auxiliary Volunteers:
    Join the HHS Auxiliary and help with events, programs, and community engagement initiatives. (Additional application, screening, and training required). Read more >