Volunteer
Make Someone Smile
Volunteering at Old Dominion Humane Society is a rewarding experience! There are so many different ways you can make a difference. We are a volunteer-led organization—without people like you we wouldn't be able to save the lives of so many dogs! In whatever way you decide to contribute, we are so glad you are here!
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Get ready to make someone smile!
So Many Ways You Can Help
We keep busy at ODHS! As a member of the team, you can help as much as you like on your schedule!
​Adoption Center Support
There are a variety of daily tasks at the adoption center. Cleaning kennels, laundry, sweeping, mopping, cleaning crates from transports, filling peanut butter bones, cuddling the dogs, etc. These important tasks help to ensure quality of care for our dogs.
Adoption Center Events
ODHS has adoption hours three days each week—Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday—at the adoption center. Voluteers are needed to clean kennels, take dogs out for potty breaks, and talk with potential adopters. Join our team to help our dogs find their forever homes!
Dog Walking
For dogs waiting to meet their forever families, exercise, such as walking, helps reduce stress. It also gives the dogs an opportunity to relieve themselves outdoors. Dog walking at ODHS is extremely flexible. You can walk dogs on your own schedule!
Transport Team
We have plenty of dogs looking for a ride! Join our transport team to help fetch dogs from area shelters, drop off and pick up dogs for their vet appointments, and deliver dogs to foster families. This is an easy and rewarding way to be part of the team.
Administrative Support
There are emails to answered, documents to be scanned, social media posts to be created, dog photos and bios to be posted, dog intake activities, and countless other important admistrative tasks needed to keep ODHS running smoothly.
​Off-Site Adoption Events
Attending off-site events helps our dogs meet people who are looking to add a new furry friend to their family. It's also an opportunity to help grow our family of ODHS volunteers and fosters. There are many roles to play from helping at off-site events to coordinating your own event.
Field Trips
Take a dog out for the day! Go downtown for a pup cup or take a stroll along the canal path! Exercise has a lot of benefits and field trips are also great opportunities to meet potential adopters. Wherever you journey, take a LOT of photos to help get them adopted!
​Puppy Party Attendant
To help raise funds for the care of our dogs, ODHS hosts "Puppy Pawties." These events are popular for birthday celebrations and office gatherings. We need volunteers to help chaperone. Imagine getting to snuggle puppies while helping raise money for a good cause!
How Do I Get Started?
After submitting both the Volunteer Application and the Volunteer Waiver & Agreement Form, your application will be reviewed. You will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation session approximately 2 hours in length. Volunteer orientation sessions are hands-on so please dress accordingly.
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Volunteers under the age of 18 require their guardian's signature on the Volunteer Waiver & Agreement Form and their guardian must also volunteer with them.