Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
NiSHA would not be where it is today without the dedication of our volunteers.
We constantly evaluate the needs of the organization, and we recruit new volunteers on an as-needed basis.
During a recruitment period, our volunteer registration link will be present and active on our website. If it is not present, we are not currently accepting new volunteer applications.
Our Volunteers:
This is our most needed volunteer position! Foster homes are vital, because they help us save more lives and improve the lives of shelter animals until they find their new homes. Learn how to become one here.
The cats and kittens in our care sometimes need help learning human interaction can be a source of fun! We do that by engaging with them in low-stress, positive playtime. Our shelter dogs need walks, outings, training, and socializing. If you want hands-on animal work, animal enrichment might be the right choice for you.
Not accepting applications at this time. Check back soon!
PPN is affiliated with the national organization, Pet Partners, whose mission it is to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. Pet Partners of Nantucket trains human-animal teams to visit people in nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and other settings where the interaction with an animal can ease suffering, bring calmness, lower blood pressure, or cause any number of life-enhancing benefits. If you have a pet who might enjoy this kind of interaction, contact us for more information.
Please help us get the word out, using your social media!
Our Outreach and Event volunteers often serve as the face of NiSHA at community events. You provide extra hands, expertise, and smiling faces to help staff achieve our mission. Some examples of our Community Outreach/Special Events include:
Please contact us for more information.