Volunteering at HSPCA 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 HSPCA’s service in the Kansas and Missouri communities. In return, HSPCA recognizes the valuable assistance that volunteers provide and considers them an integral part of the HSPCA team.
One of the most important aspects of the HSPCA 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 HSPCA as they represent their dedication to their communities.
Steps to becoming part of HSPCA’s Volunteer Program:
1. Complete a volunteer application (print & mail or email back)
HSPCA
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.
HSPCA Volunteer Orientations 2012
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
| February 11, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| February 23, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| March 10, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| March 22, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| April 21, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| April 26, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| May 12, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| May 24, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| June 16, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| June 28, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| July 14, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| July 26, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| August 11, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| August 23, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| September 15, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| September 27, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| October 13, 2012 | Saturday | 10:00am | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| October 25, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| November 15, 2012 | Thursday | 6:00pm | 5428 Antioch Drive |
| December | No Orientations | Happy Holidays! |
3. Commit to four hours a month for at least six months. Agree to attend further trainings and volunteer meetings.
Volunteers make a commitment to work 1 hour a week for at least 6 months.
Volunteer Requirements
14 to 16 years of age – Must have an approved parent/adult guardian present at all times. May work with animals in play yard, but must have adult and staff present at all times. No independent work and no leash walking. Must be supervised at all times.
Ages 17 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 19 and older – Volunteer can participate in any approved volunteer task.
Call us at (913) 742-7321 or email hleger@heartlandspca.org for more information.
