Each volunteer and internship opportunity is different – with its own unique set of responsibilities and therefore requiring its own mix of relevant skills and experience. Each department will provide job-specific training to the selected volunteer and/or intern. Volunteer areas include: Development, Exhibitions, Membership, Film/Performances, Museum Shop, Marketing, Collections, Guest Services, Building/Maintenance, Administration, Education, Aquarium,…
Volunteers significantly increase our capacity to keep land for all to enjoy here in the beautiful Berkshires. Whether you’d like to help keep trails looking good or build new trail, restore native habitat, assist with office related tasks, we have options for you!
Cat Room Assistants help the staff with cleaning individual cages, feeding and watering, doing laundry, washing dishes, and other tasks necessary to provide our cats with a healthy and comfortable environment. For this position, you’ll be required to perform physical activities, such as reaching and light lifting. A love of cats is a bonus! Feline…
Like kids and animals? Then this position might be a good fit for you! As part of our Humane Education program, you’ll help give shelter tours, visit schools and other local groups, and host birthday parties. This position requires that you enjoy working with kids, have good communication skills, and are patient and creative. Our…
We guarantee that this position will keep both you and our dogs healthy and happy! As a dog walker, you’ll be an integral part of our kennel team by ensuring that all of our dogs receive exercise and socialization. Dog Walkers must be able to handle large, strong, and stressed dogs and walk on different…
As a Small Animal Assistant, you’ll help clean the cages of our “littles,” including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and ferrets, as well as birds. This position requires physical activity, including light lifting, stooping, and bending. Small Animal staff and experienced volunteers will provide on-the-job training about our handling and cleaning procedures.
Throughout the year, we need assistance with our onsite and offsite fundraisers and other community events. At these events, your responsibilities can range from setting up tables and/or tents to providing information to visitors and selling Berkshire Humane Society merchandise. Special Events Assistants need to be out-going and have good communications skills. Our Volunteer Coordinator…
Citizen Advocacy & Youth Mentoring occurs when a community volunteer is matched with an individual with a disability.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of every organization. Whether from your keyboard at home, hands on with the animals, cleaning, feeding, transporting. We need your help!
Volunteering is a component of a strong and healthy community. We hope that you will join us to contribute to the well-being and health of our community. We hope that you will take some time to learn more about our program and find a match for your talents and time. Our goal is to assist…