Provide supportive services to survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence. 40 hours of training required.
Our Shelter Pals work with the agency’s adoptable animals, socializing cats and walking dogs. HSSCM accepts volunteers of all ages; individuals must be 16 years or older to volunteer without a parent present. Individuals must fill out an application annually and attend an orientation prior to volunteering. Shelter Pals must commit to volunteer a minimum…
Organizing and carrying out fundraising events with Fundraiser Committee or Board of Directors. Staffing a display or information table at community events.
Child care for dependents of survivors during appointments, legal proceeding, job interviews, etc.
Volunteers assisting with special events will participate in the community awareness projects of HSSCM. Special Event volunteers will assist in mobile adoptions, public relations events, annual pencil sales and other HSSCM activities. Additional duties may include helping handle dogs/cats, dog walks and customer service.
HSSCM is always in need of groups to come out and work on special projects, especially helping clean up and mulch our dog park trail system. Contact us if you have a group needing a project.
HSSCM is in need of individuals to work on our gardening team, planting, weeding, and watering our flower beds between March and September. You can work at your own pace and at a time that is convenient for you!
HSSCM often provides assistance to senior citizens through our Pet Therapy Program, which introduces some of our residents to individuals within nursing home communities. Pet Therapy Volunteers supervise animal interactions as well as engage nursing home residents in our animal welfare efforts. Individuals must have been a Shelter Pal volunteer for six months, be 18…
HSSCM clerical volunteers assist with administrative duties including answering phones, data entry and customer service. Clerical volunteers will experience the administrative functions necessary to maintain an effective facility. Additional duties may include stuffing envelopes, metering postage and writing postcards.
Our events require many hands. Help out by manning booths, selling tickets, assisting with set up/take down, and more.