Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Hanover Humane!

Volunteers play a critical role helping us meet our mission to help homeless animals find forever homes. There are many ways you could use your talents here, including:

  • Walking dogs/socializing cats
  • Greeting our guests
  • Answering phones
  • Assisting our adoption counselors
  • Monitoring our animal rooms
  • Training and socializing dogs
  • Assisting kennel staff with cleaning cages/handling animals/grooming
  • Landscaping and handyperson work
  • Administrative and marketing activities
  • Serving on our fundraising committee
  • Fostering

All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, (volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

Ready to join us? Download and print our Volunteer Application:


Send your completed application to:

Hanover Humane Society
P.O. Box 1011
Ashland, VA 23005
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator

Once we receive your application, someone will be in touch. (Be sure to include info@hanoverhumanesociety.org in your contact list so our emails to you get through.)