Do You Want to Make a Difference?
Volunteering is truly a rewarding experience – one where you can really make a difference in the life of an animal…Just ask anyone that volunteers! Last Hope is looking for volunteers, 18 years or older, to help with our dog and cat care programs, fostering, pet transport, and assist at pet adoption days.
Do you love animals but suffer from allergies? You can still make a difference and volunteer in other areas such as grant writing, supply drives, fundraising, and event planning too!
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during your shift.
We have multiple locations that are in need of volunteers:
- Last Hope Wantagh Adoption Center
- PetSmart – Huntington Station
- Petco – Plainview
- Petco – Wantagh
- PetSmart – Bellmore
What Does a Volunteer Do?
Fundraising & Event Planning may include:
- contacting sponsors
- attendee management
- marketing
- soliciting for auction items
- gift wrapping
- creating signage
- set-up/break-down
Our Dog Care Program includes:
- dog walking
- cleaning kennel
- showing dogs to those interested in adopting them as well as attending pet adoption days in the area
Our Cat Care Program includes:
- feeding
- cleaning cages
- socializing (fancy word for cuddles & love)
- showing cats to those interested in adopting them
Volunteering for minors
Supply Drives are perfect for those individuals under 18 – Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, school organizations, etc. We are always in need of items from our WISH LIST so check it out and start a drive today!
Each program includes a volunteer orientation and tour of our facility. This way you can learn about our volunteer programs, and the commitment involved in each area. Parents of volunteers under 18 are required to join their children for orientation, so they will have knowledge of their duties and be able to co-sign their application. Parents or guardians must also accompany those volunteers under 18 during their shifts.
Other Ways to Support Last Hope
All help is appreciated, and we thank you for
having the heart to care for these animals.
Sponsor a cage
Sponsoring a cage for a Last Hope dog or cat is a wonderful way to support a pet in its temporary home at our shelter. For $500, your sponsored cage or kennel will have an engraved plaque detailing your generous gift, and you will receive a charitable tax receipt for your donation.