Become a Volunteer
Make a difference in the lives of animals waiting for their forever homes. Your time and compassion can help transform their lives.
Your Time Makes a Real Impact
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of HSIC. Without their dedication, we simply could not provide the level of care our animals deserve.
Whether you can spare a few hours a week or want to help at occasional events, there is a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule and interests.
Make a Difference
Directly impact the lives of animals in need and help them find loving homes.
Build Skills
Gain experience in animal care, customer service, and event coordination.
Community
Join a passionate group of animal lovers and make lasting friendships.
Flexibility
Choose from various roles and schedules that fit your lifestyle.
Volunteer Impact
Our volunteers make a real difference every day. From walking dogs and socializing cats to helping at adoption events, volunteer efforts are essential to keeping our shelter running and our animals healthy and happy.
Whether you have a few hours a week or can help at occasional events, your time directly improves the lives of animals waiting for their forever homes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Find the perfect role that matches your skills and availability.
Animal Care
Help with daily care including feeding, grooming, and providing enrichment activities for our shelter animals.
Dog Walking
Take our dogs on walks around the shelter grounds. Great exercise for you and essential socialization for them.
Adoption Events
Help at community adoption events, assisting potential adopters and showcasing our available pets.
Fleaman Barkus
Help out at our thrift store, Fleaman Barkus, where proceeds directly support our shelter animals.
Getting Started
Contact us to learn about volunteer requirements and upcoming orientation sessions.
All new volunteers must attend an orientation session. Contact us to learn about upcoming dates.
Orientation Sessions
Required for all new volunteers
All new volunteers must attend an orientation session to learn about our shelter operations, safety procedures, and how you can help.
Contact us at office@hsicshelter.org or (870) 262-9568 to learn about upcoming orientation dates.
Ready to Get Started?
Fill out the form below and we will be in touch about the next steps.
Other Ways to Help
Can not volunteer right now? There are still many ways you can support our mission and help animals in need.