Volunteer
As a nonprofit animal rescue, we rely heavily on the assistance of caring and hardworking volunteers for all of our programs. Volunteers can work directly with the animals increasing their chances for adoption by providing much needed human contact and socialization, or work behind the scenes feeding and caring for the 200 plus homeless pets that call H.A.L.O. their temporary home, or help educate the community on our mission and promote responsible pet ownership. The future of no-kill rescue lies largely with YOU!
Note: If you’d like to foster, please check out our Foster page.
What can I do as a H.A.L.O. Volunteer?
Shelter Support Team
At H.A.L.O., the comfort of our rescues is one of our top priorities. As is ensuring the items needed by staff in charge of their care have all they need to care for the animals. The tasks of the Shelter Support Team can be endless and will change based on the days needs. Below are the three main responsibilities of this opportunity. There will always be laundry to process and dishes to wash at the shelter!
Responsibilities include but are not be limited to:
- Ensuring the rescues have properly cleaned and sanitized bowls for food and water.
- Providing the rescues with clean, soft bedding and blankets. Proper sorting before washing and correct sanitizing steps must be strictly adhered to for the health of the rescues.
- Sorting and putting away donations.
This volunteer opportunity works directly with H.A.L.O.’s Animal Care Manager and must be at least 16 years old.
“My favorite H.A.L.O. memory is one I get to relive every day…walking in every morning to wagging tails and excited faces. I know it is the dogs’ way of saying Thank You.”
– Kristen, H.A.L.O. Dog Staff
VB Adoption Center
Who doesn’t love kittens? Our Vero Beach Adoption Center, located in the Indian River Mall, is home to over 30 cats and kittens along with rabbits and guinea pigs. Volunteers are responsible for cleaning, feeding and providing general care of the rescues as well as facilitate their adoptions.
“My favorite H.A.L.O. memory is early morning cleaning at the mall shelter and singing show tunes with Carole as we cleaned the rooms.”
– Cathy, H.A.L.O. Volunteer
Dog Walker
Who let the dogs out? Woof! Woof! This position ensures the dogs at H.A.L.O. receive the exercise and TLC they need and deserve every single day. Dog walkers are most needed during morning shifts (9AM) to get the dogs out for their first break of the day and before the Florida heat arrives, but trained walkers are welcome all day long weather permitting.
“I have met some amazing animals throughout the years I have been at H.A.L.O. They opened my eyes to the world of rescue and H.A.L.O.’s mission which I am so grateful for.”
– Hailey, H.A.L.O. Dog Staff
Main Shelter Animal Care- Dog
Help with the cleaning shifts at H.A.L.O. caring for, feeding, and cleaning the animals during their stay with us. You can make a stressful environment feel more like home through extra blankets, toys, grooming, and TLC!
“My favorite H.A.L.O. memory was watching the Bahamas dogs come in scared and malnourished and then being able to see them turn into happy and healthy dogs.”
– Autumn, H.A.L.O. Dog Staff
Main Shelter Animal Care- Cat
Caring for the cats and kittens at H.A.L.O.’s primary shelter in Sebastian is a fast paced but very rewarding experience. Ensuring each resident cat or kitten has a clean house with fresh food and water to start their day is critical to their well being while they wait for their forever homes.
Hours are 9am until 11:30am Monday through Saturday.
“My favorite H.A.L.O. memory was watching the Bahamas dogs come in scared and malnourished and then being able to see them turn into happy and healthy dogs.”
– Autumn, H.A.L.O. Dog Staff
H.A.L.O.’s Rescued Treasures
All proceeds from our thriftique, H.A.L.O.’s Rescued Treasures, benefits the animals in our shelter. and offers a variety of home decor items, kitchenware, clothing, furniture, collectibles, antiques, and kid’s items. Volunteers assist in organizing donations and helping customers with purchases.
Community Events
Help spread the word about no-kill rescue! As an Event Liaison, you will promote H.A.L.O.’s mission and work at informational booths at various events within our community. The best part? You get to hang out with adoptable animals while representing H.A.L.O.!
At Home Projects
Being creative is the name of the game! At H.A.L.O. we often come up with crazy ideas with projects or computer work that can be done from home. Anyone want to design a dating website for people and rescues?!
Transportation
Each day holds a different challenge at H.A.L.O. We can find ourselves with a baby deer that needs to go to Busch Wildlife, or transporting a rescue to a specialist in Orlando for orthopedic surgery, or picking up a raw diet for a kitty with severe allergies. Whatever the day holds, our transport volunteers make it happen. We couldn’t do it without you!