WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

Start here

1. View this Volunteering at HSCTX presentation.
2. Take this quiz. View your score and be sure you got at least 90 points.
Edit and resubmit your responses until you pass.
3. After passing the quiz, submit a background check for the City of Waco. (takes ~5-7 business days)
4. Pick a New Volunteer Orientation Time Slot

ANIMAL CARETAKERS

Walk dogs, fill water bowls, do dishes and laundry, plus poop/trash patrol. Give our animals a pristine environment to live and play.
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AMBASSADOR

Approved volunteers can take dogs from the shelter for either a single day (Doggy Day Out) or for the weekend (Sleepover Rover). You then fill out a brief feedback form to help us get to know the dogs better and get them socialized.
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FOSTER

Let a dog or cat live at your home for a few days, weeks or months to help it get adopted faster.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS

A great photo helps a potential adopter fall in love with a dog before they even meet. Help take beautiful photos to show off our amazing animals.
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Special Projects & EVENTS

You can help love our animals by helping us during special events, participating in mailers, or working in the office with special projects.
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TRANSPORT

Sometimes we need a pet transported to a veterinarian appointment, to meet an adopter, or a rescue. If you like road tripping with animals, let us know.
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Who We Are

The Humane Society of Central Texas provides adoption, rescue and foster opportunities for the homeless animals at the Animal Shelter located at 2032 Circle Road in Waco.
This is a regional, open-admission shelter.

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