Here is a sampling of things volunteers can do:
Working directly with animals and adopters
Take foster care of a dog, cat, or other creature
Help take in and evaluate the health and behavior of new animals
Photograph animals available for adoption
Work with animals on obedience training or socialization
Help lost or found animals be reunited with their families
Provide transportation for animals to vets or foster homes
Maintain Web listings of adoptable animals and correspond with potential adoptive families
Screen potential foster and adoptive homes;
Work with animal-care volunteers to make sure they have everything they need to give the best care to the creatures in HAVA's custody
... And more!
Raising funds
Make and donate craft items for HAVA to sell at events
Hold a yard sale or other event to benefit HAVA
Request donations from businesses
Design and/or post bulletins and fliers
Organize fund-raising activities
Give presentations to civic groups about HAVA's mission
Do grant writing
Help us place donation jars
Help develop Web site partnerships and online stores
Coordinate groups of fundraising volunteers
... And more!
Mobile Adoption Van
Acquiring and customizing a step van or toy hauler to serve as a mobile adoption van is a long-term project, and some skills, like carpentry, plumbing, and automotive work, might not be needed for many years. But to plan for this HAVA can always use people who are knowledgeable about vehicle acquisition and customization, cage design and construction, safe public access, insurance and finance, and more.
Construction and related work
Construct dog houses for foster homes that don't already have their own
Set up portable kennels
Advise on any facet of adoption-van design, construction, and acquisition
... And more!
Complete the form below and volunteer to help HAVA!