Volunteer

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Join Our Volunteer Team!

HSNEI depends on our volunteers to help socialize and enrich the lives of the cats and dogs in our care.

We value our animals, volunteers, and staff members: we want everyone to have a healthy, safe, and rewarding experience at the HSNEI Shelter/Love & Friendship Adoption Center. This is a top priority at HSNEI!

Please ask us questions and have fun! We will do our best to ensure your volunteer experiences meet your expectations.

Click Each Link to Complete Your Volunteer Onboarding Process

HSNEI Code of Conduct - Volunteers

HSNEI Volunteer Policies

HSNEI Volunteer Release & Waiver of Liability OR

HSNEI Volunteer Guardian Release & Waiver of Liability

Introduction to the Fear Free Shelter Program

Schedule Onsite Orientation When You Fill out the Volunteer Application!

Please schedule a 30-minute in-person orientation--last question on Volunteer Application form--or for a refresher, email volunteers@hsnei.org.

The HSNEI team will be collecting feedback and making informational videos throughout the fall--please send your comments, photos, and/or videos to volunteers@hsnei.org.

Thank you!

Volunteer Times & Onsite Sign In/Out

You are welcome at the HSNEI Love & Friendship Center during Volunteer Hours.

Staff members are expecting you and will greet you at the door--please ring the doorbell.

Please sign in and on the tablet each time you visit.

Note: If you are helping with community events and other assignments, we will discuss volunteer hours and requirements with you based on activities.

We appreciate You!!

Thank you for supporting HSNEI's mission & our cats & dogs with your gifts of time and kindness.

Level 1 Certification

Level 2 Certification

Level 3 Certification

Safety for Everyone when Working with Dogs @ HSNEI

For the safety and comfort of dogs, staff members, and volunteers, we provide a certified training program for all dog handlers that includes Fear Free Training Modules.

And...

Fear Free Shelters offers a complimentary membership to all HSNEI Volunteers!

After watching the Introduction video and creating your personal Fear Free Shelters account (including the HSNEI Verification Document with your name & # of volunteer hours/month), you are ready to start on Level 1 Certification!

To get started on Level 1 Certification, complete Fear Free Shelters self-paced training modules 1-4. When finished, please email the certification to HSNEI Volunteers to schedule a meet with an HSNEI staff member to complete Level 1 training.

​Volunteer

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Join Our Volunteer Team!

Please ask us questions and have fun! We will do our best to ensure your volunteer experiences meet your expectations.

Click Each Link to Complete Your Volunteer Onboarding Process

Volunteer