GET INVOLVED! BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

Caring for animals takes all kinds of people, with all kinds of skills.

Love giving dogs a walk or cats a cuddle? Got a knack for building or creating enrichment for our animals?

Join the Stray Hearts family of volunteers and help bring love, care, and hope to every stray pet that comes through our doors. Every paw you help, every tail you wag, and every project you tackle makes a real difference!

To volunteer, please fill out the Google Volunteer Application form below:

Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Volunteer Application

As you complete the Google Form, we ask that you please read the following carefully and in its entirety:

Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Volunteer Policies and Procedures

After submitting your online application, you’ll receive a welcome email from our volunteer coordinator with everything you need to know about your next steps in becoming a Stray Hearts volunteer.

For more detailed information, please see BECOME A VOLUNTEER, STEP 1 - STEP 6 in the section below.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach to: Operations@strayhearts.org

Ways You Can Get Involved

Dog Walkers

Stray Hearts relies on volunteer dog walkers to provide our animals with regular human contact, physical exercise, and mental stimulation. Dog walker training is available to all volunteers.

Cat Socialization

Cats require human interaction to stay healthy and adoptable. Spend time with the cats and kittens and you will be instrumental in helping them get a forever home. This is a wonderful opportunity to include children 12 years or older.

Running Club

Hit the ground running with our dogs! This program pairs active volunteers with approved pups for fun, structured runs that burn energy and boost confidence.

Community Engagement and Outreach

Be the friendly face of Stray Hearts and help with fundraising and adoption events! Help share our mission and connect our community with volunteer opportunities and adoptable animals.

Enrichment Toy Creation

Get creative and make a difference! Help build toys and enrichment structures that keep our animals engaged, curious, and happy while they wait for their forever homes.

Not a dog walker? No problem!
From youth programs and landscaping to special events and projects, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference at Stray Hearts Community.

Become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Complete the Volunteer Application

Fill out the Volunteer Application by clicking on this link:
Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Volunteer Application

Step 2: Complete the Fear Free Training Course

After you filled out the volunteer application, you will receive an email with a link to the FEAR FREE TRAINING COURSE.
All volunteers are required to complete the Fear Free Training course prior to hands-on training.

Step 3: Submit Your Fear Free Certificate

You will need to submit your certificate before attending the specialized training.
Please email it to operations@strayhearts.org, or bring a copy with you on the day of your training!
Certificate must be turned in before you start the training!

Step 4: Attend Volunteer Orientation

To reserve your spot, please email operations@strayhearts.org to let us know you’ll be attending.

🗓 When: First Sunday of each month
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Step 5: Sign Up for Specialized Training

Choose either Cat Training or Dog Training.

You can do this during Volunteer Orientation, or through the Google Doc shared with you by our operation manager.

Step 6: Sign Up for a Volunteer Shift


See below!

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Our next Volunteer Orientation will be held on:

April 5th, 2026 from 12-2pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

STRAY HEART VOLUNTEER SHIFT SIGN UP

Please sign up only if you have already completed the Volunteer Orientation, the FEAR FREE Training, and the Specialized Training Course.

Signing up is quick and easy — just follow these steps:

  1. Click here: https://signup.com/go/XLZikmU

  2. Enter your email address. (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.)

  3. Choose your available spot(s).

You will receive an automated confirmation and reminder from SignUp after registering.

Please note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact our operation manager at Operations@strayhearts.org. Our operation manager will be happy to sign you up manually.