top of page

Interested in joining our team of volunteers? 

HEART Training 001.jpg
HEART Training 008.jpg
HEART Multi Agency Training.jpg

Our new volunteer applications happen annually in January. We are unable to accept any new volunteers until 2027.

 

Check back here in December, 2026 for more information about our next cycle of volunteer applications! 

Volunteer Roles

These are several of our volunteer roles and we have many other roles available. Interested in learning more? Email us at info@sheriffsheart.org

Field Team Staging Coordinator

Checks in volunteers, confirm trailer sizes for teams deploying to field operations, works with a check in coordinator to confirm the number of resources and types available. Tracks records and documentation for calls. 

Check In Coordinator

Welcomes volunteers, manages check in and check out, and directs team members to their assignments.

Dispatch Liaison

Coordinates field teams, relays assignments, and tracks team status during HEART activations.

Equipment Technician

Issues, receives, and organizes equipment needed for animal response operations. Maintains that all equipment is in good working order.

Field Ready Technician

Checks vehicles, trailers, and equipment before HEART teams deploy. Reports to the Field Team Staging Coordinator.

Decontamination/Biosecurity Specialist

Supports decontamination procedures for responders, equipment, and animals during emergency operations. Maintains biosecurity throughout the shelter.

Supply Coordinator

Coordinates supplies, equipment, and volunteer resources to support HEART operations.

Animal Care Director

Manages all animal care operations, supervisors and intake volunteers.

Large & Small Animal Care Supervisors

Assists with animal counts, housing availability, feeding estimates, and care supplies.

Computer Technician

Supports mapping, incident information, and computer systems used during animal response.

Intake Specialist

Assists with animal intake, documentation, and placement at designated shelter locations.

Staging Area Specialist

Organizes staging areas, signage, and traffic flow for safe and efficient operations.

Mission Set Up and Tear Down Teams

Help prepare, organize, and restore HEART operational sites and equipment.

bottom of page