Volunteer With Us
Interested in getting involved at the shelter? We’re always looking for volunteers! We are accepting volunteers on a limited basis. We will allow 2 volunteers from 8:30-12, 1:30-4 Monday through Saturday. Ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Contact the shelter at 870.932.5185 or email us at office@neahs.org to check availability and to schedule a time. You will be asked to complete paperwork prior to arrival. Things volunteers will help with: cleaning kennels, laundry, washing dog bowls, mop, scoop cat litter, and other tasks.
Volunteer Hours
- Call or email at office@neahs.org to make an appointment
- You will be asked to sign a liability form upon arrival.
- Individuals may come Monday through Saturday from 8:30 to noon and 1:30-4 to volunteer.
- Groups of volunteers need to call several days in advance to schedule a time.
- You will want to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and shoes that can get wet.
- As always, if the volunteer is 16 or under, they must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Keep in mind, we have many events throughout the year for which we can always use volunteers at our special events. We will post on our Facebook page when we need volunteers for special events or projects.
Paws of Love
Fostering Program
One of the many ways to support NEAHS and to help shelter animals is to foster. With most shelters and rescues at, or over, capacity, our ability to take in animals who need us depends on our ability to find the animals, who are already in our care, homes-- temporary or permanent.
If you're not ready for a permanent, new member of your family but you're interested in hosting one temporarily, please fill out an application on the fostering page.
You can view all of our animals on the fostering or adoption page, and you can see the dating pawfiles of our animals on our Facebook page, Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.
If you have any questions about fostering please email office@neahs.org or call us at (870) 932-5185.
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails is an NEAHS program that promotes literacy, community service, and animal well-being. Volunteers can schedule times to come to the shelter and read to the animals (cats or dogs) to practice their reading skills and to help socialize the animals. Calm and positive interactions with people other than staff will reduce the stress of animals in the shelter and prepare them better for their future adopters’ homes.
Click here for more information so that you will know what to expect when participating in the program.
Donate Supplies
You can also help the animals by donating supplies to the shelter. Currently, we are in need of:
- Clorox or Purex brand bleach
- OdoBan cleaner
- Disposable gloves
- Bottled water
- Paper towels
- Blue dawn dish detergent
- 13-gallon trash bags
- Cat Litter-clumping
- Cat and dog food for the pantry
- Milkbone dog treats
- 50 foot or longer water hose
How Volunteering Enriches Your Life
Volunteer work is a beautiful way to extend your help to those in need. As a non-profit organization, we're always in need of caring individuals and teams devoted to bettering the lives of all animals. Volunteer work deepens one's sense of perspective and gratitude; doing good actually makes us feel good. Not to mention, the impact of your efforts does not go unnoticed by Northeast Arkansas Humane Society or our loving animals. Volunteering can also have benefits for your education and career. Many school programs require volunteer hours to meet requirements.
