Volunteers distribute coupons each summer to low-income seniors who may not be able to afford fresh produce. This important service helps to supplement the nutritional needs of seniors.
Volunteers provide regular breaks to exhausted and stressed caregivers who are overwhelmed by their selfless 24/7 care. Volunteers provide breaks of 2 to 4 hours or more per week – which are lifesaving for the caregivers and help to reduce the chance of premature institutionalization of the loved one being cared for.
Volunteers can serve through a variety of non-profit social service or governmental agencies and non-profit service organizations and institutions which are designated as Volunteer Stations. The stations include schools, libraries, day-care centers, hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, local and state government and other community service organizations.
Volunteers provide escorted door-to-door safe transportation for seniors and disabled persons, giving them access to services, medical appointments, to pick up prescriptions, socialization and shopping.
Volunteers help install this emergency response system which gives immediate access to emergency services. Clients feel secure which increases their safety and self-sufficiency.
Volunteers help with the Exercise Program which provides seniors with the proper exercise to help improve their balance, strength, and help prevent falls and disabling diseases that often lead to premature institutionalization.
Pet Network hosts several events throughout the year at our shelter and at various offsite locations. Events range from adoption and community events to fundraising events. It takes a dedicated team of people to pull off a successful event, and your help is greatly appreciated. Skills needed for these events are customer service, marketing, planning,…
Become a foster volunteer with Pet Network Humane Society!Pet Network Humane Society works to save the lives of as many animals as possible. A crucial piece of this goal is our foster program. Foster volunteers temporarily house animals in their own homes and provide care to those animals. We are looking for individuals interested in…
Pet Network Humane Society operates the Pet Network Thrift Store in Incline Village. Members of the community can donate and shop for gently used clothing, furniture, décor, and more at the shop. With the exception of the Thrift Store Manager, the store is completely volunteer-operated. Following operational costs, proceeds and donations from the thrift store…
Volunteer at events like Nugget at Hot August Nights and Best in the West Rib Cook-Off.