General house cleaning, laundry, organizing cupboards, etc. Sorting/putting away food in pantry, rotating food in pantry, re-stocking house cupboards with food.
Throughout the year we need volunteers to assist with special events, office support, gardening projects, and more. To keep up-to-date with the latest volunteer opportunities, please sign up to receive our volunteer newsletter.
Arrange/pick up large item donations from community members/businesses. Helping clients move.
Assist teens with life skills development. Provide Tutoring.
Making copies or stuffing envelopes.
Assist with property facilities maintenance: painting, interior decorating projects, repair work, etc. Assist with grounds maintenance: landscaping, yard clean up, and special projects as needed.
Provide appropriate crisis intervention – empathetic listening and empowerment counseling. Provide appropriate referral information to callers about community agencies. Thoroughly document crisis/referral calls on appropriate forms. 40 hours of training required.
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.