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Yes, We Need You! 

• National Disaster Animal Response Team

  

  The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team offers an extensive training program in animal disaster response—and calls on these volunteers in times of need. Want more information? Volunteer with NDART

• Animal Care Centers

  

  Did you know about our horse adoption center, two sanctuaries, and three wildlife rehabilitation centers? We need volunteers to help care for animals, maintain facilities, organize events, and more. Choose a care center

• Pets for Life NYC

  

  Volunteers with Pets for Life NYC help people keep their pets by providing solutions to challenges that often lead to pet relinquishment. Answering hotline calls and pet fostering are two ways to help. Volunteer with Pets for Life NYC

• Pets for Life in Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia

  

  Volunteers with our Pets for Life programs in these cities work with dog training teams and at-risk teens, in addition to assisting families with pets. Volunteer with Pets for Life

• Wildlife Land Trust

  

  Volunteers with the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust monitor sanctuaries for threats to wildlife safety, noting violations of hunting and trapping restrictions and reporting violations to local authorities. Volunteer with WLT

• HSVMA

  

  The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association serves 8,000 animals in more than 40 rural communities each year and provides invaluable training for future veterinary professionals. Volunteer with HSVMA

• Grassroots Advocacy

  

  From ballot initiatives, to Humane Lobby Day events, to citizen activism, The HSUS counts on volunteers in every state to help pass legislation to protect the welfare of animals. Be a citizen advocate

• Service-Learning

  

  Are you a student? Gain experience and take on new challenges by doing a service project to help animals in your community. Volunteer as a student

• Internships

  

  The HSUS offers internship opportunities for people who want to gain—or apply—animal advocacy skills. We have positions based near our Washington, D.C., office and some remote positions. Volunteer as an intern

• Contact Us

  

  Learn more about any of our volunteer opportunities—or drop us a line and tell us what you think! Contact the HSUS volunteer office