~ Become A Volunteer ~

 Heidi's Legacy    is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization made up of volunteers with one common goal - the welfare of the animals. We are always in need of volunteers to help with fostering as well as adoption events and other projects. As we grow, our need for volunteers will grow. 

Please call 813-737-1795 or you can email us to volunteer. Your calls are warmly welcomed!

Volunteers come from many different backgrounds and vocations. No experience is necessary to be a volunteer.  We have a job for everyone!  All you need is a warm heart for a cold nose!

 Animal Care   

• Walk dogs

• Bathe/groom animals

• Brush dogs and cats

• Cuddle animals

• Feed and water pets

• Provide temporary foster homes

 Housekeeping   

• Clean cage, kennels

• Mop floors

• Clean offices

• Clean feeding bowls

 Maintenance 

Are you a handy person? We need occasional help with:

• Carpentry

• Plumbing

• Electrical repairs

• Yard work

 Foster Caregivers 

These are our most valued volunteers.  Without loving foster homes, we could not do all that we do and save so many thousands of lives since we began operations in 2002.

Description: You will welcome a dog, puppy, cat or kittens into your home and care for them until adoption. You can read more about this position by visiting our Foster FAQs.

Hours: At home, 24 hours a day.

 Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Special Events 

Position: Fundraising, Grant Writing and Special Events Assistant

Description: You will help us organize the fundraising campaigns and special events that promote our name in the community and help us raise funds to rescue the animals.

Training Required: Some experience with fundraising, grant writing or events planning.

Hours: As required and as you are available. 

 Transporters 

Transporters are greatly needed!

Description: You will help transport animals from shelters to our offices/vet clinics, take them to mobile adoptions/vet appointments and help pick up supplies. We have adoption events most weekends and need transporters to deliver/pick up supplies for these events.

Training Required: Attendance at a Volunteer Orientation

Additional Requirements: A clean drivers license, proof of insurance, a safe vehicle

Hours: As needed, weekdays, weekends, evenings

 Adoption Event Assistant 
Position: Adoption Event Assistant

Description: You will assist when we have adoption events.. You will work with Adoption Event Assistants to set up adoption events, and ensure animals are safely handled. You will also interview potential adopters/fosters and approve adoptions/fostering.

Training Required: Attendance at a Volunteer Orientation at an Adoption Event

Additional Requirements: Excellent communication skills, commitment to the organization, experience with animals, ability to work well with a team

 General Office Assistant 
Position: General Office Assistant

Description: You would help with everything from answering phones, returning e-mail and phone messages, assembling mailings and information packets, and sending thank you letters. Other duties may include filing, running errands, and putting up posters.

Training Required: Attendance at a Volunteer Orientation.

Additional Requirements: Basic office skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to learn as needed, friendly phone manner

 Please Join Us!      You Can Help Heidi's Legacy Save Lives!   

We are always in need of volunteers to help with fostering as well as adoption events and other projects. As we grow, our need for volunteers will grow. 

Please call 813-737-1795 or you can email us to volunteer. Your calls are warmly welcomed!

Volunteers come from many different backgrounds and vocations. No experience is necessary to be a volunteer, all you need is a warm heart for a cold nose!