Pay-What-You-Can Neighborhood Clinics (PWYC Clinics) allow pet caretakers to obtain lifesaving vaccines, limited wellness care, and microchip identification and pay whatever they can – all, some, or nothing – based on what they can afford.

Offered Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 7:30 PM at various locations throughout Reading and Lancaster. Click here to see an updated list of upcoming clinics.

Your experience/qualifications include:

  • Knowledge of basic animal behavior and handling
  • Basic customer service skills
  • Reliable transportation to and from PWYC clinics
  • Bilingual skills desired but not required
  • Must be over the age of 18

Application Process:

Volunteer applications are typically reviewed within one week of applying.

  1. Online application (below)
    • Be sure to remember your login information – you will use this continuously while volunteering to sign up for shifts and log hours.
  2. Sign the digital Volunteer Handbook on MyImpact
  3. Wait for your application to be approved; applications typically take 1-3 business days to be reviewed.
  4. Download the MyImpact app on your mobile device.
  5. Online Learning – Complete your online learning modules from home via MyImpact and then schedule your initial training session. Every opportunity requires at least one online reading.
  6. In-person training – new volunteers complete an initial in-person training, provided by one of our HPA Staff or Veteran Volunteers.
  7. Start volunteering!

Your support will help the staff at our campuses focus on caring for the animals!


For more information, contact Events & Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Koch at [email protected].