Volunteer Positions

Volunteer Opportunities for Henrico Humane Society
  
If you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities below, we will provide you with more details and training. Please select a category that you would be interested in volunteering for and fill out the online application.
*All volunteers for these positions must be at least 18 years old.

Adoption Stand Volunteers: We need people to help us setup and breakdown the adoption stand (set up tables, chairs, crates, water bowls, crate cards, etc.) Volunteers need to be there no later than 10:30 for setup or 1:30 for breakdown.

After the adoption stand is set up, volunteers are needed to walk and love on each of the dogs. For some of our dogs this is important as this may be their only human contact - so the more we are kind and loving to them, the more adoptable they become.

NOTE: Adoption Stand can be a very physical activity. Some of our dogs can be strong and difficult to walk and the crates can be heavy to move.

Transport to/from Adoption Stand:  Transport the dogs located at local kennels to adoption stand in Short Pump and back.  Dogs to be delivered to stand by 11am and picked up at 2pm.  Must use own car and have a good driving record. Volunteer must be very comfortable around all kinds of dogs.

Transport to/from Stand/Battlefield Park Kennel: Transport the dogs from Battlefield Park Kennel in Varina to adoption stand in Short Pump and back. Must have car to accommodate crates for dogs. Minimum commitment of once each month. Must have good driving record. Volunteer must be very comfortable around all kinds of dogs.

Coordinate Adoption Stand:  Send out the weekly adoption stand e-mail to all stand volunteers. Help coordinate transportation from kennel locations and volunteers working stand each weekend.  Must have access to the internet and e-mail. 

Update Crate Cards:  Print out weekly crate cards for adoption stand. Must have access to internet, e-mail and color printer.

Screener, Adoption Applications:  Screen pet applications at Adoption Stand on Saturdays. Must be professional, have good judgment, the ability to read people and to be firm with answers. (Training will be provided).

Review Electronic Dog Applications and e-mails:  Check the HHS dog adoption email daily to answer questions and review adoption applications.  Must be able to compose professional, courteous e-mail responses to interested individuals in a timely manner. Must have access to the internet and e-mail. 

Foster Cats and/or Dogs: Individual that can foster a dog or cat. Fostering is a very rewarding experience where you have a chance to love, help train and care for animals in your home environment. Fosters bring animals to weekly adoption stands. Training will be conducted and a Foster Contract must be signed. All medical expenses, and food supplies are paid for by HHS.

Vehicle Coordinator: Individual would be responsible for the HHS automobiles (2).  Duties include: keeping track of necessary maintenance, making sure that the tags are current, that the vehicles are inspected, etc.

Volunteer Assistant: A person or persons to help recruit volunteers for weekly adoption stand or special events. Must have access to the internet and work well with people.

Click here to complete an application if you are interested in volunteering.