Volunteer
You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.
Volunteers are a valued and integral part of House with a Heart (HWAH). They provide outstanding care to all of the residents. HWAH volunteers are wonderful people who have a passion for helping senior dogs.
Volunteer requirements
- Must be 18+ years old.
- Experience with dogs is a must. Should be confident and eager to handle dogs, big or small.
- Reliability – must show up on time and on schedule.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Problem-solving.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Empathy and compassion.
AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
Outside maintenance (onsite Tuesdays & Saturdays noon-2pm)
Duties include:
- Poop scooping
- Emptying poop buckets
- Cleaning scooper tools
- Blowing debris from patios
- Spraying deodorizer
- Power washing
- Occasional mowing
- Leaf collection
- Weeding
- Emptying trash
- Light lifting
Light Grooming Volunteer (onsite Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri noon-2pm)
Duties include:
- Must have experience in bathing dogs.
- Brushing
- Cleaning ears, face and eyes
- Trimming nails
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
Fundraiser Coordinator with non-profit marketing experience (offsite)
Social Media Coordinator with Content creation experience (offsite)
If you’re eager to volunteer for our available positions, please click here to complete the Adult Volunteer Form. We will thoroughly assess each submission and get in touch to arrange an interview. For all other roles, we invite you to submit an application, after which we will schedule a tour and keep your application on file for future opportunities. We sincerely appreciate your interest in volunteering at House with a Heart. For any inquiries related to volunteering, feel free to reach out via email at hwah.lori@yahoo.com