Volunteering at Heartland SPCA is more than just an opportunity to work with the animals in our care. It is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to provide a higher quality of life for homeless pets through adoption, education and collaboration with our animal welfare community.
Through dedicated services, volunteers reflect the quality that is representative of Heartland SPCA’s service in the Kansas and Missouri communities. In return, Heartland SPCA recognizes the valuable assistance that volunteers provide and considers them an integral part of the Heartland SPCA team.
One of the most important aspects of the Heartland SPCA volunteer program is the diversity of responsibilities that volunteers undertake on a daily basis. Volunteers create and maintain a delicate balance by providing essential services. Volunteers serve as a bridge between animals, customers, and staff at Heartland SPCA as they represent their dedication to their communities.
Steps to becoming part of Heartland SPCA’s Volunteer Program:
1. Complete a volunteer application (print & mail or email back)
Heartland SPCA
9800 W 67th St
Merriam, KS 66203
E-mail: hleger@heartlandspca.org.
You will receive a confirmation email once your application is processed and approved. You will then be notified of the orientation location and date. Please understand the volume of Volunteer interest is high; it may take 2 – 3 weeks for applications to be processed.
2. Attend a mandatory Volunteer Orientation. Orientations are scheduled monthly. Attendance is limited, so please return your completed application to Heddie Leger, hleger@heartlandspca.org, as soon as possible. Applications on reviewed and accepted based on current shelter needs. Our current largest need is for foster parents, data entry / clerical and vet clinic.
3. Commit to two hours a week for at least six months. Agree to attend further trainings and volunteer meetings.
Volunteers make a commitment to work 2 hours a week for at least 6 months.
Volunteer Requirements
Under 16 years of age – Must have an approved parent/adult guardian present at all times. Pet interaction will be limited to petting and cuddling and supervised by parent/adult guardian. Dog walking independently is prohibited for this age group.
Ages 16 to 18 years of age – Must complete orientation and training classes with an approved parent/adult guardian and have a signed parental authorization form. Upon completion volunteer can participate in any approved volunteer task.
Ages 18 and older – Volunteer can participate in any approved volunteer task.
Call us at (913) 742-7321 or email hleger@heartlandspca.org for more information.
