Volunteer or foster for pets and people in need
Harley's Hope is not a traditional animal shelter or rescue. We help pets stay with the people who already love them. Volunteers make that possible by supporting fundraising, administration, outreach, and short-term foster care.
Volunteer opportunities
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Fundraising support
Help with events, donor outreach, grant research, and fundraising campaigns.
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Administrative help
Assist with application review, data entry, communications, and office tasks.
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Outreach
Connect with community organizations, senior centers, and veterinary clinics.
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Photography & testimonials
Document impact stories and capture moments that show our mission in action.
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Event help
Help with fundraisers, community outreach, and manning a booth.
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Short-term fostering
Provide temporary care for pets whose owners are hospitalized or in crisis.
Short-term foster care
Short-term fostering is a lifeline for older adults facing hospitalization, temporary housing challenges, or short-term crises. Foster families provide temporary care for pets while their owners work to get back on their feet.
Unlike traditional animal rescue fostering, these placements are temporary with a clear goal: reuniting the pet with their person as soon as safely possible.
Foster periods typically range from a few days to a few weeks, though some situations may require longer support.
What Harley’s Hope provides:
Veterinary care during foster period
Pet food and supplies
Support and guidance from our team
Clear fostering timelines & expectations
Who can volunteer?
Adults age 18 and over
Reliable and compassionate individuals
Those who can commit to consistent volunteer time
Background check may be required for certain individuals
Volunteer FAQ
Answers to your questions
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Time commitments vary by role. Some volunteers help a few hours a month, while others contribute weekly. We work with your schedule.
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Not all roles require animal experience. Fostering does require comfort with pets, but many administrative and fundraising roles do not.
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Yes! Many of our volunteers have full-time jobs. We offer flexible opportunities including remote work, evening events, and weekend activities.
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We appreciate any fostering capacity you can offer. Short-term, emergency fostering is often needed and even occasional availability helps.
Ready to get involved?
Whether you can volunteer a few hours a month or become a foster family, your help makes a real difference in keeping pets and people together.