Opportunities From: Halifax Humane Society

Join volunteers and staff as we prepare for one of our signature fundraising events - Mutt Strut!

Volunteers that have signed up to assist at Mutt Strut should plan on attending one of the training dates below. These trainings will help us assist the community and ensure we have a successful event! 

Please make sure that you have filled out the survey noting your preferred role at the event. 

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These training sessions will be led by our Chief Advancement Officer, Tamara Hebert and will be held in our Education Room. 

Be Part of the Pack at Mutt Strut 2026! 

Join us as a volunteer for one of our most exciting signature events — Mutt Strut 2026! This fun, pet-centric community celebration will take place at the Riverfront Esplanade on Sunday, April 26 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, bringing together animal lovers, families, and of course plenty of dogs for a day that supports the lifesaving work of Halifax Humane Society.

Volunteers are the heart of this event, and we’d love for you to be part of the team! Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at 8:00 AM (or earlier) to help with setup and receive instructions before the event begins.

During the event, volunteers will help with:
• Registration and check-in for attendees
• Greeting guests and providing event information
• Supporting activities around Manatee Island
• Helping ensure everything runs smoothly for guests and their pets

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow animal lovers, engage with the community, and share the important work happening at our shelter. Plus, you’ll get to spend the day surrounded by happy pups and great people! To make sure everyone feels confident in their role, we’ll host a brief volunteer training session prior to the event with all the details you’ll need.

Bring the pack! Invite your friends and family to volunteer with you and share in this fun, pet-filled event that helps animals in need.

If you have questions, please reach out to Chris McDuff at chrismcd@halifaxhumanesociety.org.

We can’t wait to see you there and make Mutt Strut 2026 an unforgettable day for our community and the animals we serve!

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.

Join us on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th for the 15th Annual Ormond Beach Celtic Festival!

Join our staff and fellow volunteers for a very fun local event celebrating Celtic heritage! If you joined us last year, you'll remember we adopted nearly 20 puppies out to their new homes! This year, we'll have puppies (and likely kittens) for adoption, spread the word about all the awesome stuff happening in the shelter, and accept donations for our community assistance food pantry. 

We will have two shifts available for volunteers to assist! While these shifts will both be 5 hours, we welcome any volunteers to stick around after their shift and enjoy the festival and Highland Games. We will also find time to take breaks throughout the day and enjoy the festivities. 

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT ROCKEFELLER GARDENS IN ORMOND BEACH. 

Parking and event information will be sent out closer to the event dates. 

Duties will include:

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris McDuff. 

chrismcd@halifaxhumanesociety.org

We are excited to share another upcoming outreach opportunity where you can help support adoptions in our community!

PetSmart Joy Adoption Event 
Location: PetSmart – 1900 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 

Event Details: 
We will have puppies and kittens attending this adoption event, and volunteers will play a key role in supporting staff, assisting with animal handling, engaging with potential adopters, and representing Halifax Humane Society in a positive and welcoming way.

These events are hosted at PetSmart once a month. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to help our animals find loving homes while connecting with the community and promoting our lifesaving mission.