It’s easy to be overwhelmed and anxious in a crisis. Rapid response volunteers meet with survivors immediately following a crisis to lend support and assist with getting emergency restraining orders.
We are regularly in need of professional expertise related to our mission. If you are wondering where can I volunteer, consider volunteering your talent and expertise with Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity! Specifically we have an ongoing need for real estate attorneys for closings and site surveyors. Other opportunities also include providing pro bono legal…
Volunteers are needed in the afternoon and/or evening hours to present cats available for adoption to the public. This involves greeting a client, explaining the adoption process & application, and presenting the foster cats available for adoption. Adoptions would be completed by an adoption councilor and are conducted at Habitat’s Store Front Adoption office. A…
Habitat for Cats maintains a small feral cat sanctuary located in Westport, Ma. Volunteers are needed to feed, clean up feeding areas, clean a few litter boxes and observe cats and sanctuary grounds for any problems. A commitment of once a week or every other week is requested. A feeder is primarily needed for late…
Habitat for Cats foster care program arose out of the need to shelter the adoptable cats and kittens that are rescued from homeless or abandoned situations. Private foster care provides the environment to transition the stray cat from life outdoors and to socialize young kittens that have never had human contact. Habitat for Cats provides…
A volunteer is needed to do research on available grants and awards applicable to Habitat for Cats programs. Access to a computer and email is necessary. Volunteer should be able to co-ordinate information for grants, develop and organize information and grant application package. Sample grants are available and volunteer would be working with other members…
Fundraising involves planning, organizing and implementing events such as spaghetti suppers, bake sales, yard sales. raffles, cocktail party, dances, etc. Tabling is aimed at promoting the organization and soliciting new names to add to Habitat’s mailing list. Volunteers provide information about Habitat’s adoption and TNR programs, educate the public on cat care and proper cat…
Volunteer(s) are needed, both in the morning and evening to feed cats, clean bedding & litter and help monitor a cat’s behavior and health. Habitat operates a facility, known as the PostCare Clinic, where cats are temporarily housed when recovering from spay/neuter or other surgeries. A commitment of 3-4 hours, once a week or every…
Volunteers are needed to make follow up phone calls to adopters to inquire about adopted kitty and check if there are any problems, questions, etc. Volunteer will call from their own/home phone and follow a questionnaire and then log responses. Some basic training on approach to speaking to adopter will be provided. Volunteer should live…
Volunteer child advocates engage in creative play activities with children in a safe, nurturing environment while their parents attend free counseling groups, workshops or individual meetings. If you love working with children, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.