5366 Valley Road, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-5592

“Volunteers Don't Have Extra Time. They Just Have Heart.”

HSMC runs on volunteers. No government funding. No large budget. Just people who show up and give their time to animals who have no voice.

5 Open Roles
2–3 Hrs Minimum / Week
18+ Age Requirement

WHY YOUR TIME MATTERS

Your 2 Hours Changes Everything

When you walk a dog, play with a cat, share our animals on social media, or help out in our office — you make life instantly brighter for a pet in need. Below are the volunteer roles we're hoping to fill — with flexible hours and days.

Unable to volunteer? Looking to support the Humane Society from afar? There are many ways to support our animals without being onsite. Community groups, food drives, donation drives, and other offsite events are deeply appreciated.

Hands-On Animal Care

Dog Walker

Take shelter dogs for exercise walks and yard playtime. You will be the most cheerful part of their day.

Cat Cuddler

Socialize cats and kittens and brush out coats. Perfect for calmer, low-key animal interaction.

Transport Driver

Help animals to & from vet clinics and adoption events! Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.

Event Support

Help set up and run adoption fairs, fundraisers, and community events with public outreach.

Shelter Support

Help organize food donations, do shelter laundry, assemble adoption packets, and general tasks.

GROUP & CORPORATE DAYS

Bring Your Team To Us.

Company service day? Church? School? Civic org? We welcome all groups. Come to us — we'll have tasks ready.

Companies, schools, civic organizations welcome
Tasks assigned based on group size that day
No experience needed — briefed on arrival
Contact: info@hsmc-wv.org
SCHEDULE A GROUP DAY

Team Volunteering

Customized shifts for team building, shelter maintenance, supply sorting, and outdoor animal enrichment.

Youth in Action

Supply drives, donation collection, DIY cat scratchers, blanket making, and birthday campaigns!

FOR OUR YOUNGEST SUPPORTERS

Youth & Service Projects

Scouts, students, and kids celebrating a birthday have all found creative ways to support our animals — sometimes alongside a parent at the shelter, sometimes entirely on their own.

Past supporters have organized food drives, assembled comfort baskets, built enrichment items, or asked party guests to bring a shelter donation instead of a gift. Whatever you have in mind, we're happy to brainstorm with you.

Have an idea for a project? Email us at info@hsmc-wv.org.

Volunteer FAQs

What volunteer opportunities do you have?

We have a wide variety of roles available including dog walking, cat socializing, kennel care, transport driving, event assistance, photography, graphic design, and front desk reception. Whether you prefer hands-on animal care or behind-the-scenes support, there is a role for you!

Do I need experience to work directly with the animals?

No prior animal care experience is needed! We provide full orientation and hands-on guidance before you start your first shift, ensuring you feel confident, comfortable, and safe working with our shelter pets.

When can I come in to volunteer?

Volunteering is flexible! Shifts are available during our open hours (Monday – Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm) as well as scheduled morning cleaning shifts and weekend adoption events.

What's the minimum age to volunteer?

Volunteers must be 18 years or older to handle dogs or work independently in kennels. Youth aged 16–17 may volunteer with written parental consent, and younger youth can participate in youth service projects or visit alongside a supervising parent.

I need to complete school or court service hours — can I do that here?

Yes! We regularly accommodate high school, college, scout service hours, and court-mandated community service. Please mention your requirement in your application so we can sign off on your verified timesheets.

Can our company or group set up a volunteer day?

Absolutely! We love hosting team service days for corporate groups, churches, and civic organizations. Click "Schedule a Group Day" or email us at info@hsmc-wv.org to organize your group shift.

I haven't volunteered in a while — do I need to retrain?

If it has been more than 6 months since your last volunteer visit, we will provide a brief 10-minute refresher to update you on any new shelter protocols and introduce you to our current residents.

Ready To Make A Difference?

All volunteers complete orientation and training.
Minimum age is 18 (or 16 with written parent/guardian consent).

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
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Volunteer Application

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