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Homeward Bound Waggin, has volunteer roles available for all ages and levels of ability.
Dog Caretakers
7 days a week, 365 days a year: morning 7:30-11:00; Evening 5:30-9:00
Our animal caretakers are the heart and soul of our mission here at Homeward Bound. Dog caretakers are responsible for letting our resident dogs out of their kennels, giving them time to just be dogs. Dog caretakers feed and clean up after the dogs while giving them time outside to play, run around, and have fun. Dog caretakers may also bathe and groom dogs, based on physical ability and skill. Most people volunteer 1-3 shifts a week.
Cat Caretakers
7 days a week, 365 days a year: morning 7:30-11:00; Evening 5:30-9:00
Cat caretakers spend their volunteer hours serving to our feline clients. General cat care consists of cleaning cages, scooping litter, general light grooming, and of course a little bit of play. Homeward Bound has three main sections to its cat department, including a free roam room, a feral room, and a room of kennels (for the cats who may prefer a bachelor pad more than a roommate). Most people volunteer 1-3 shifts a week.
Adoption Center
saturdays: shift 1 9-12pm; shift 2 12-3:30pm
Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc. is proud to showcase some of our resident animals at the Quincy Mall in our adoption center every Saturday. This work occurs in two shifts and involves watching the animals present at the adoption center and talking to prospective adopters and volunteers. By working at our adoption center, you’re actively helping animals to meet their forever families.
Training and Enrichment
monday-friday: between 10:30-5:00
Throughout the week in between caretaker shifts volunteers meet with our dog trainer Allie Fekete to provide training and enrichment to our canine residents. They meet for roughly 2 hours and do fun activities like hikes, play groups, training field trips, swimming, spring pole, treadmill, and so much more! Activities are based on weather and the current residents so you never know what fun and adventures you will get up to! Most people volunteer 1-3 shifts a week.
Not feeling called to any of the above volunteer positions, but you still want to help?
Get in contact with us! Tell us about your skills, and what you would like to do via email at homewardboundwaggin@gmail.com OR you can reach us under the contact tab. We have a place for you and your skills here.