HART of ME | Volunteer

HART is growing, and with the new building, we need many more volunteers. Extra hands are always welcome at the shelter to help keep it clean and comfy for the cats.

If you're interested in volunteering your time to HART, please review our volunteer Code of Conduct then complete a volunteer application and return it to HART. Call us at 829-4116 or send us an e-mail to further discuss our volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Positions Open

HART has TWO NEW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS that we’d like to fill AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

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The two new positions are Shelter Director and Operations Manager. (Click on each position to view its description.) Several knowledgeable, experienced volunteers currently perform the listed responsibilities. These volunteers will train the candidate as well as continue to assist in these areas.View our organizational chart to see how the various program areas of HART are structured.

These open positions present a terrific opportunity for someone looking to use and develop management skills while at the same time making a huge difference in fulfilling our mission of caring for and finding great homes for cats and kittens.

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references, in electronic format, to info@hartofme.com, attention Sarah McNamara, Board President. Minimum one year commitment; only serious applicants please respond.

Deadline for Application: EXTENDED - Open Until Filled

Selection Process: If selected for interview, we will schedule interviews in the coming weeks. We hope to fill this position immediately. [Note: Criminal background check will be performed.]

We are also looking for people to fill the following special positions. If you have the skills to perform the following roles and want to volunteer, please call or e-mail the contact person listed.

Publicity/community outreach - Broaden awareness of HART's work in Greater Portland through communication with schools, animal welfare groups, community agencies, and the media. Strong writing and communication skills needed. For more information, contact: Joann Wallace.

Transporters for spay/neuter appointments: Drivers are needed to transport our kitties to their veterinary appointments in the Greater Portland area. For more information, contact: Sharon Lewis .

Shelter cleaners: We are always in need of help to keep our shelter clean and to put ample food and water down for the kitties. The cleaning teams work mornings, 7 days a week. For more information, contact: Sharon Lewis or Laura Edgar (829-4116).

Foster families for kittens: Families are needed to provide a temporary, loving home to our kittens. Socialization is very important to their development and eventual readiness for adoption. Kitten season has grown to last all year long. This is a very fun and rewarding experience for the entire family. For more information, contact: Sue Turner.

Fundraising events: We are continually staging events to raise funds in order to maintain our "friendships" with all our wonderful vets. If you're interested in learning more about these events and/or want to get involved, please contact Sharon Lewis.

Foster Application

A sampling of various tasks that volunteers here at HART handle include the following: