Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

The work Humane Pennsylvania accomplishes would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers.

HPA has several campus locations and relies on over 400 volunteers for their time, love, and support. Compassionate, dedicated volunteers are essential to our programs and services across the organization, and it is important to us that volunteering be a meaningful experience for everyone who participates.

We recruit new volunteers on an as needed basis giving us time to meet the people who express interest and make sure they are placed in an appropriate role and properly trained before they begin.

To get started, please click the buttons below to read more about our various volunteer opportunities and sign up for the team or location that best matches your interests, skills and experience.

COMPANION ANIMALS

Volunteer at our Berks or Lancaster adoption center.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Earn service hours while volunteering at Humane PA.

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KID VOLUNTEERS

Opportunities for ages 13 and under.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Opportunities to volunteer and share our mission throughout the community.

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GROUP VOLUNTEERS

Looking for fun activities to complete as a group?

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INTERNSHIPS and EXTERNSHIPS

School and educational internship and externship information.

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FOSTER CARE

Temporarily opening your home to an animal allow our shelter to take in more animals that need help.

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RESCUE READERS

A literacy-based volunteer opportunity for kids.

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HEALTHY PETS INTITIATIVE VOLUNTEERS

Help save the lives of animals by volunteering for our Healthy Pets Initiative events.

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Berks CART

Highly trained volunteers who work with our Emergency Response Team during times of disaster.

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SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Skill-based volunteering is a great way to volunteer your time, energy, and talent in a meaningful way.

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