NEW! Looking for Volunteer Junior Camp Counselors!
Position Summary:
The junior camp counselor position is a fun, rewarding job and can make a difference in a camper’s life. Volunteers for this position will assist the Camp Counselors in ensuring the overall safety and well-being of campers in and around the Heritage Humane Society. Provide guidance to the campers to keep them safe and behaving appropriately. Be a positive role model for campers. Assist camp counselors in leading campers in assigned educational activities, including animal themed crafts and scavenger hunts. Help with setup and breakdown of activities in the classroom.
To apply, please fill out this online application.
Volunteer Requirements
Must be at least 16 years old to volunteer
Should be able to commit to 6 hours of volunteering a month after completion of your initial 6 hours of training.
Stay current on volunteer policies and procedures.
And be prepared to enjoy working with animals and having fun!
Volunteer Areas of Need:
Our biggest volunteer areas of need right now are:
Dog walkers
AM cleaning
Transport help
Fido Field Trips
Read the “Volunteer Opportunities” below to learn more about these volunteer areas.
Fido Field Trips:
Our Fido Field Trip Program encourages HHS-trained volunteers to take our adoptable dogs for outings and adventures in the community. The field trip is often tailored to the dog’s personality! Common outings include a car drive, a hike, a trip to a beach, a visit to a volunteer’s home, or even a nice stroll in Colonial Williamsburg. Read more >
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 >
PetSmart Cat Adoption Center:
We house cats at the location on Monticello and we always would love to have a volunteer to help clean the cages in the morning and evening and also spend some extra socialization time with the cats.
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, 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 >