HSSNM continues to expand programs/services and needs volunteers to assist in all areas of lifesaving. We believe there is something for everyone! You can find the right role or project for yourself with the range and variety of volunteer opportunities available:
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Foster Homes & Families Needed
Foster homes are always needed for animals as an alternative to the shelter and in response to calls from individuals with rescue or homeless animals. Consider being a foster parent today by calling us for information.
Help is always needed with advertising foster animals in news outlets. Volunteers are also welcome and needed at monthly adoption events at PetSmart to assist and promote animals from HSSNM fosters . |
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PetSmart Cat Adoptions
Volunteers are needed to assist with cat transportation, basic care and custodial needs, socialization and adoption counseling. Volunteers are needed once a week for shifts in the morning or afternoon to clean the living space or kitty condo areas at PetSmart where HSSNM cats are featured, and to provide basic care and socialization. Volunteers also help provide information and assistance to prospective adopters who make inquiries during their volunteer shift. See the Adoption page for photos of cats. |
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Special Adoption Events
Volunteers are needed to help with special adoption promotions held monthly at PetSmart and intermittently at other locations. See our Animal Events Calendar for date and times of these events. |
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Pet Help Line/Office & Clerical Help
Volunteers are needed to answer calls on the pet help line. Volunteers offer information to callers to assist with lost and found animals, for help with homeless/orphan animals, and to provide references in response to questions about health care and animal behavior, and other topics. A resource guide with information is used as a reference.
Volunteers are needed to help staff our office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The needs are varied and include organizing materials and help with special projects. Volunteers plan their schedule based on availability, from 1-2 hours weekly or more if desired. |
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Mini-Fundraisers
Volunteers are really needed to help raise funds for our programs and services helping animals in the community. We need people to help or lead small fundraisers like car washes, dog washes, bake sales, rummage sales, or other events and attractions of interest. If you have a fundraising idea to share with us or want to participate in an upcoming fundraiser event, please contact Jean Gilbert at jean@hssnm.org or call her at 522-2529 or contact Marlyn Zahler at coolwolftwo@yahoo.com or call her at 647-1477. |
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Humane Education
Volunteers are needed for humane education lessons and activities related to pet care, safety around animals, dog and cat behavior and related topics at area schools, day care programs and youth organizations and clubs. Consider helping with recruitment, training or mentoring of volunteers for this program. HSSNM has developed a power point presentation on humane education and welcomes volunteers to help with scheduling and giving presentations.
HSSNM currently has a humane education project called Roots and Shoots, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute. We work with the Las Cruces Boys and Girls Club where over 500 club members learn about our four footed friends through humane education curriculum and service projects. The Adventures of Snooter, a book written by HSSNM member Vanessa Bryce, is a core component of the spay-neuter awareness curriculum. Please see the Projects page for information on humane education work. |
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Grant Writing
Our programs need financial support so people with grant writing experience are sometimes needed to apply for funding from sources identified.
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Board and Committee Positions
Board members are HSSNM members who have interest in leadership of the organization. Board members typically lead committees, build membership, seek funding sources, participate in HSSNM events, speak at community functions, and have other leadership roles. The board is diverse and inclusive of individuals from all backgrounds and lifestyles. Positive leadership traits and relationship skills are required for successful board service. Board service is not a paid position but requires regular work and commitment.
Committee members work on specific projects as part of programs and services that promote animal welfare. Recruitment of community members is expected for committee work and projects. HSSNM membership is not required for participation in committees.
To download a Board and Committee application (PDF format), please go to the Downloads page.
Stop By To Visit or Call/Email
Our office location is 403 S. Melendres. Call us at 523-8020 or send an e-mail to mail@hssnm.org, or click here and fill out the volunteer application form.
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