One of the most valuable things our supporters can contribute is their time. Volunteers can participate in a wide range of activities including dog rescue, dog care, veterinary transportation, event staffing, fundraising projects, and more. Reach out if you are interesting in learning more about volunteering!
Our network of fosters is always in need of growth! If you have room in your life to care for a dog in need of a second chance, consider applying to be a foster! We tried to create a different kind of foster program, by being supportive and flexible. We provide all food, medical costs,…
Introduce children to art, science and history through classroom and field trip visits to the Museums.
Work backstage for Center Stage Theatre building sets, designing costumes and making scene changes during a performance.
Be the first person to welcome our guests by taking tickets, working will call and directing patrons to their seats!
We are looking for a few fluent Spanish-speakers who could translate our intake forms and resource pamphlets from English into Spanish. Translation can be done here in the office, or we could send you the information electronically and you could volunteer at home. There are several Spanish-speakers at ReadyKids who can proof read the final…
As a volunteer, you’ll be cross-trained to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and practical assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault either in the shelter or on the phone.
Volunteers are the front line team creating moments of education and inspiration every day. They can be trained on volunteering in just one area or can learn them all. At our Explainer Station, volunteers engage guests with STEM tabletop activities. In the Smithsonian Spark!Lab, volunteers facilitate inquiry-based discovery using creative methods to inspire and encourage…
Volunteers lend their time and skills to finishing office projects such as data entry, shredding, and organization tasks. (4 month minimum commitment of 4 hours a month)
Interested in getting to know the internal working of HRWC? We routinely need help for a few hours a week. Knowledge of Microsoft products and office equipment a plus. Ideal candidates stay with us for one or more months.