yes, i want to help! how do i start?
If you want to start right away...
There are quite a few volunteer opportunities that do not require special training- foster care, pet taxi, pet food bank program and organizing projects and events. These positions are always available, and/or do not require a long-term commitment. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please read more about these positions at What Can I Do to Help as a Volunteer?.
for all other opportunities...
Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering with the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society! If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering with DPVHS, please join us at one of our upcoming Welcome Sessions.
The Welcome Session is the first step towards volunteering with DPVHS. At the Welcome Session you will learn about DPVHS and how you can become part of our team. Please note: You will only need to attend ONE of these sessions, as they all cover the same information.
All of your volunteer paperwork will be filled out the evening of the Welcome Session, and you can attend any Welcome Session regardless of which location you choose to volunteer at.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to sign in. RSVP to ekolod@dpvhs.org or 413-781-4000 ext: 111.
Upcoming Welcome Sessions in June:
- June 15, 2010 @ Leverett Public Library, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- June 17, 2010 @ Springfield Adoption & Education Center, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (with optional adoption center tour from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Upcoming Welcome Sessions in August:
- August 17, 2010 @ Leverett Public Library, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- August 19, 2010 @ Springfield Adoption & Education Center, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (with optional adoption center tour from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Upcoming Welcome Sessions in September:
- September 28, 2010 @ Leverett Public Library, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- September 30, 2010 @ Springfield Adoption & Education Center, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (with optional adoption center tour from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Upcoming Welcome Sessions in November:
- November 2, 2010 @ Leverett Public Library, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- November 4, 2010 @ Springfield Adoption & Education Center, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (with optional adoption center tour from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
For directions to the Leverett Library please visit their website.
For directions to the Springfield Adoption & Education Center, please click here.
If you would like to get involved right away, there are several volunteer positions we always need help with: foster care, pet taxi, organizing projects/fundraisers/”friendraisers”, and helping with our pet food bank program. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please read more about these positions at What Can I Do to Help as a Volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in helping the animals of DPVHS. We look forward to hearing from you!
