Volunteer
MAKE A DIFFERENCE -- Join Our Volunteer Team!
Together, we create a more humane world for people and animals.
Our top priority is a healthy, safe, and rewarding experience for our animals, volunteers, and staff.
Please ask us questions and have fun! We will do our best to ensure your volunteer experiences meet your expectations.
We depend on our volunteers. Thanks to you, We care for hundreds of animals each year.
You help:
- Raise awareness for our mission
- Enrich the stay for our cats and dogs
- Raise fund for programs
- Make blankets and toys for our cats
- And so much more
We could not do the work we do without YOU!
The HSNEI family welcomes you and encourages you to get involved in a way that makes sense for you. Working together, we impact the lives of people and animals in our communities.
Click Each Link to Complete Your Volunteer Onboarding Process
Volunteer Times & Onsite Sign In/Out
You are welcome at the HSNEI Love & Friendship Center during Volunteer Hours.
Staff members are expecting you and will greet you at the door--please ring the doorbell.
Please sign in and on the tablet each time you visit.
Note: If you are helping with community events and other assignments, we will discuss volunteer hours and requirements with you based on activities.
We appreciate You!!
Thank you for supporting HSNEI's mission & our cats & dogs with your gifts of time and kindness.
Schedule Onsite Orientation When You Fill out the Volunteer Application!
Please schedule a 30-minute in-person orientation--last question on Volunteer Application form--or for a refresher, email volunteers@hsnei.org.
The HSNEI team will be collecting feedback and making informational videos throughout the fall--please send your comments, photos, and/or videos to volunteers@hsnei.org.
Thank you!
Level 1 Certification
Level 2 Certification
Level 3 Certification
Safety for Everyone when Working with Dogs @ HSNEI
For the safety and comfort of dogs, staff members, and volunteers, we provide a certified training program for all dog handlers that includes Fear Free Training Modules.
And...
Fear Free Shelters offers a complimentary membership to all HSNEI Volunteers!
After watching the Introduction video and creating your personal Fear Free Shelters account (including the HSNEI Verification Document with your name & # of volunteer hours/month), you are ready to start on Level 1 Certification!
To get started on Level 1 Certification, complete Fear Free Shelters self-paced training modules 1-4. When finished, please email the certification to HSNEI Volunteers to schedule a meet with an HSNEI staff member to complete Level 1 training.