Opportunities From: Halifax Humane Society

Volunteer: Volunteer Orientation

Welcome! We're thrilled that you're interested in becoming a vital member of the Halifax Humane Society volunteer family. The first step to serving with us is to register for an orientation session below. While doing so, you'll complete a quick profile.

Orientation SchedulePlease Note: orientation times/dates may be modified depending on availabilityOrientations are typically held on various Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the month. Please check the calendar for available opportunities. 

Orientation will take place in the Education Room on the Main Campus.

Please contact volunteers@halifaxhumanesociety.org if you have any questions or issues.

Program: Animal Shelter Support

Welcome! We're thrilled that you're interested in becoming a vital member of the Halifax Humane Society volunteer family. The first step to serving with us is to register for an orientation session below. While doing so, you'll complete a quick profile.

Orientation SchedulePlease Note: orientation times/dates may be modified depending on availabilityOrientations are typically held on various Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the month. Please check the calendar for available opportunities. 

Orientation will take place in the Education Room on the Main Campus.

Please contact volunteers@halifaxhumanesociety.org if you have any questions or issues.

Program: Animal Shelter Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32124

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shelter Laundry Associate

Shelter laundry operations play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, ensuring that animals in our care are adoptable. Careful and effective cleaning is literally lifesaving and helps in the prevention of infectious disease spread while building confidence in the public and community that the animals are healthy and ready for adoption. 

Responsibilities include:

Washing and Drying: Clean bedding, towels, and other items. Ensure that all laundry is washed according to shelter sanitation guidelines. 

Folding and Organizing: Fold and neatly store clean laundry in designated areas. Restock animal areas with clean bedding and towels as needed. 

Clean Workspace: Keep the laundry area tidy and organized. Report any issues with laundry machines to shelter staff.

TEXT OR EMAIL A VOLUNTEER MENTOR PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SHIFT IN ORDER TO SHADOW

Sandy Archer -sarcher226@aol.com

386-451-9879

Pat Hughes - inhocranch@aol.com

352-318-2481

Sydney Smith - ssella3207@gmail.com

504-913-4910

Program: Animal Shelter Support

Shelter laundry operations play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, ensuring that animals in our care are adoptable. Careful and effective cleaning is literally lifesaving and helps in the prevention of infectious disease spread while building confidence in the public and community that the animals are healthy and ready for adoption. 

Responsibilities include:

Washing and Drying: Clean bedding, towels, and other items. Ensure that all laundry is washed according to shelter sanitation guidelines. 

Folding and Organizing: Fold and neatly store clean laundry in designated areas. Restock animal areas with clean bedding and towels as needed. 

Clean Workspace: Keep the laundry area tidy and organized. Report any issues with laundry machines to shelter staff.

TEXT OR EMAIL A VOLUNTEER MENTOR PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SHIFT IN ORDER TO SHADOW

Sandy Archer -sarcher226@aol.com

386-451-9879

Pat Hughes - inhocranch@aol.com

352-318-2481

Sydney Smith - ssella3207@gmail.com

504-913-4910

Program: Animal Shelter Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32124

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Mentors

Halifax Humane Society selects dedicated Volunteer Leads to serve as Leads on Duty (LOD) throughout the week. The LOD is the primary on-site point of contact for volunteers, providing guidance, support, and shift coverage as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Support volunteers with daily tasks and questions

Welcome and guide new volunteers to their assignments

Provide step-in coverage and assist with basic system questions

Address and de-escalate concerns, reporting issues to staff

Assist with recruitment, communications, training, and coverage for absent volunteers

For more information, contact: volunteers@halifaxhumanesociety.org

Program: Animal Shelter Support

Halifax Humane Society selects dedicated Volunteer Leads to serve as Leads on Duty (LOD) throughout the week. The LOD is the primary on-site point of contact for volunteers, providing guidance, support, and shift coverage as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Support volunteers with daily tasks and questions

Welcome and guide new volunteers to their assignments

Provide step-in coverage and assist with basic system questions

Address and de-escalate concerns, reporting issues to staff

Assist with recruitment, communications, training, and coverage for absent volunteers

For more information, contact: volunteers@halifaxhumanesociety.org

Program: Animal Shelter Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32124

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Kong Kitchen Attendant

Volunteers will take Kongs from A kennel and bring them to our new laundry building where there is a Kong washer. Volunteers will place Kongs in the Kong washer and dry the Kongs. Then, bring the Kong to the Kong kitchen, where they will stuff them with kibble and seal with peanut butter. Volunteers will then transport them back to A kennel and store them in the freezer.

This is vital to keeping our dogs entertained and stimulated in the kennels. 

TEXT OR EMAIL A VOLUNTEER MENTOR PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SHIFT IN ORDER TO SHADOW!!!

Sandy Archer -sarcher226@aol.com

386-451-9879

Pat Hughes - inhocranch@aol.com

352-318-2481

Sydney Smith - ssella3207@gmail.com

504-913-4910


Program: Animal Shelter Support

Volunteers will take Kongs from A kennel and bring them to our new laundry building where there is a Kong washer. Volunteers will place Kongs in the Kong washer and dry the Kongs. Then, bring the Kong to the Kong kitchen, where they will stuff them with kibble and seal with peanut butter. Volunteers will then transport them back to A kennel and store them in the freezer.

This is vital to keeping our dogs entertained and stimulated in the kennels. 

TEXT OR EMAIL A VOLUNTEER MENTOR PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SHIFT IN ORDER TO SHADOW!!!

Sandy Archer -sarcher226@aol.com

386-451-9879

Pat Hughes - inhocranch@aol.com

352-318-2481

Sydney Smith - ssella3207@gmail.com

504-913-4910


Program: Animal Shelter Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32124

Allow Groups: No