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Volunteering Beyond the Shelter
There are many ways that you may continue to volunteer for HHHS without having to be present at the shelter or at off-site events. You can do these activities with family or friends who are too young to volunteer at the shelter or cannot physically come to the shelter. Creative Volunteering is volunteering for the organization by developing your own special projects to acquire funds, in-kind donations, etc. This form of volunteering lends itself well to large groups and children. It may require a devotion of time and effort, but the animals will still reap the benefits. For additional ideas of how to help, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at mackenzie.gress@hhhstopeka.org
01. Wish List
Our greatest wish is to find a home for every animal at the shelter. Until we can accomplish that, we have a need for several items that can help us provide for them. Spring Cleaning? Don’t forget about us! A frayed towel or a faded blanket is just the ticket. Our kitties and puppies love to cuddle and snuggle up in them. HHHS also accepts donation of aluminum cans.
03. Make Enrichment Toys
1. Sock kicker toys – Take a small sock and pour in about a tablespoon of catnip. (Catnip should smell minty. If it doesn’t have any scent, it’s past its prime.) Then stuff in batting until the sock is filled out.
2. Fan toy – Take 1/4 of a page of paper and accordion fold it, then attach a pipe cleaner to the center and spread out the paper.
02. Make a Donation
Helping Hands Humane Society is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible. (Please consult your tax advisor.) Other than monies received through contractual agreements for animal services provided to the city and county, we are funded entirely by private donations. Your dollars do make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
Caring for ever increasing numbers of animals puts a tremendous burden on our staff, facility and limited resources. Every donation is critical for us to carry out our mission to advocate for animal welfare and to provide compassionate care and protection for all animals that find their way to our shelter. We need the support of everyone in the community who is concerned about the well being of animals.
Thank you so much for your interest in making a difference to our many animals at Helping Hands Humane Society. We have many different ways that you can donate.
04. Other Project Ideas
Kids
- For your birthday party, request gifts from our wish list or have a craft activity to make thank you cards for adopters
- Operate a lemonade stand or hold a bake sale
- Save your pennies or hold a penny drive
- Collect and decorate shoe boxes for the kitties to snuggle in
Adults
- For your birthday, wedding, or anniversary, request gifts from our wish list
- Have a garage sale and donate all or a portion of the proceeds to HHHS
- Make or collect items for our pets and/or special event auctions
- Create “Adopt Me” vests, bandanas, or other items our animals can wear at off-site events
Groups
- Organize a drive to collect donations
- Sponsor a car wash or dog wash
- Have a yard sale with activities like face painting
- Make and donate a quilt for a shelter fundraising activity
Anyone
- Make pet-friendly comfort items like treats, toys, or bedding for the animals
- Collect used, beanless stuffed animals from your family and friends
- Collect aluminum cans and bring them to the shelter