Volunteers socialize, enrich, groom, and play with the kitties at our shelter to help our cats “put their best paw forward” while waiting for their “purr-fect match”.
Play a crucial role in finding homes for animals at mobile adoption events, as well as provide customer service to potential adopters.
Want to get some outdoor exercise while spending quality time with a canine companion? A Dog Walking Volunteer may walk, or run if you prefer, with dogs while providing socialization to help the dogs put their best “paw” forward while waiting for their new home. We also have a play yard for some good quality…
Like to capture photographs of animals that express their personality? Animal Photographers beautifully photograph shelter animals for marketing and promotional purposes and for our website’s Adoptions page. Using your own digital photography equipment and software, you would take the photos and download, edit, and upload them for distribution.
Help our organization have many animals available for adoption! Help transport animals to the Petsmart in Central Park, Fredericksburg VA from the Orange Animal Shelter. This position does not require a regular schedule but flexibility to be contacted on an as needed basis. An insurable driving record in addition to being age 18 or older…
Feeders work as a team and are essential to HLER’s mission of rehabilitating equines. Two different teams of feeders feed 14 or more horses and donkeys at Castle Rock Farm every day, regardless of the weather. Feedings occur roughly from 7AM – 9AM in the morning and 4PM – 7PM in the evening.
Provide shelter dogs with love and companionship. Walk and provide basic training for our dogs to help them become more adoptable and find homes more quickly. *You must complete the dog walking training to be qualified to volunteer in this area.
Opportunities include: fundraising, designing educational presentations, and providing marketing expertise.
Opportunities include: building enclosures, feeding baby animals, transporting animals to and from the Sanctuary, and going shopping for the Sanctuary’s food needs.
Donations of supplies are always appreciated. They are needed to help with animal care as well as our administrative needs. Shop on your own or shop conveniently online at Amazon (View our Amazon Wish Lists at the links.) You can also help by using Amazon Smile and designating Animal Care Assistance Program as your charity of…