Opportunities From: Halifax Humane Society

Volunteers are responsible for providing excellent customer service, sorting incoming products, receiving donations, and assisting the store manager in maintaining all store operations.

Responsibilities include: 

Customer Service: Asist in helping customers and staff throughout the store. 

Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensuring that the store if tidy and that the merchandise is displayed properly.

Donations: Assist in processing donations.

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

The Halifax Humane Society offers the opportunity for individuals to complete court mandated community service hours. All applicants must be at least 18 years old, approved and complete an in-person overview of duties. Duties include light groundskeeping, maintenance, and housekeeping. Applicants may also have the opportunity to support shelter operations by assisting in Kong preparation. 

Applicants who have been convicted of animal neglect or abuse, violent crimes, sexual charges, theft of any kind, and some drug charges are not eligible for the program. Shifts are available Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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

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.

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

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 one-hour orientation session below. While doing so, you'll complete a quick profile and then our volunteer department will follow-up with confirmation details.

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