Volunteers help by walking and socializing dogs. Volunteers must first attend training and must be 18 years old unless accompanied by an adult.
We operate Reno’s only Thrift Store whose proceeds support homeless pets in our community. Assist in the store by helping clients and keeping everything clean and organized.
On going volunteer opportunity to work with the animals at the sanctuary!
Providing companionship to a patient while their caregiver or our staff are able to take a break or complete other tasks.
Requirements: 16+ Shifts: As needed Volunteers are needed to teach children and adults about the responsibilities of caring for a pet. Topics covered are volunteerism, pet safety, pet overpopulation, adopting from a shelter and making a lifetime commitment to your pet.
Requirements: 16+; Experienced Cat Handler Shifts: 3 times a month Volunteers are needed to teach new volunteers all about cat handling here at NHS! A training will be required in order to teach these classes
There are two ways you can help as a Foster Care Volunteer: in your own home and/or here at the shelter! Our foster coordinators often need help at the shelter providing care for animals, especially during kitten season! In addition to this, we are always looking for potential foster families that will be trained on…
Requirements: 18+; Experienced Dog Walker Shifts: 3 times a month Volunteers are needed to teach new volunteers all about dog walking here at NHS! A training will be required in order to teach these classes