There are just a few small steps to take in order to start volunteering with us! Please be sure to first read and sign our Volunteer Agreement and Waiver Form before submitting a Volunteer Application. Once all forms have been submitted online your application will be reviewed. Your application will be denied if you do not meet the following requirements:

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• You are under the age of 13, or if you’re between the ages 13 -16 and do not have a parent/guardian’s application submitted to accompany you on your shifts.

• You must fill in your age on our application; if you skip this, your application will be denied.

• You have been convicted of a crime involving Animal Cruelty, Arson, Theft, or Domestic Assault.

• You have identified that you cannot commit to at least one shift per month

• You have been previously dismissed from volunteer duties before coming to HSWA

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Volunteer Expectations:

To remain an active volunteer, individuals are expected to maintain consistent participation. A volunteer will be considered inactive if any of the following conditions are met:

• Fewer than 2 volunteer shifts are completed within a 30-day period without communication and approval from the volunteer coordinator 

• More than 4 scheduled shifts are missed within a 60-day period without communication and approval from the volunteer coordinator 

Volunteers who become inactive will be required to complete the onboarding process again before returning to service.

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If you anticipate difficulty meeting these expectations, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements or options.

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Our current openings for volunteer shifts are as followed: 

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We are currently seeking volunteers to help fill the following shifts. These are our greatest areas of need at this time. Training shifts are offered in the afternoon only at this time, and all new volunteers will be scheduled accordingly.

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Dog Care

• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Dog Walking

• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Pocket Pets Care

• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Cat Care

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

• 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Wednesday, Friday

• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Administrative / Front Desk Support

• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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You can contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteering@hswa.org.