Help Empower Lives. One Hour at a Time.

Pawsperity’s mission is to offer tuition-free, specialized training to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Pawsperity provides job and life-skills development through a supportive approach that empowers individuals to earn livable wages, build self-worth, and support their families.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Pawsperity Meal Program Max 7 Volunteers
Help fuel our students’ success by preparing nutritious and well-balanced meals in our commercial kitchen.
Food Pantry Assistance Max 4 Volunteers
Support our pantry operations by stocking shelves, organizing donations, and keeping our café area clean and inviting. It’s also a fun way to interact with students and be a part of the day-to-day.
Food Pick-up 2 Volunteers per pick-up
Join our food recovery team! Volunteers assist with picking up and organizing food donations from our community partners.
General Volunteer Max 15 Volunteers
Looking for a bit of everything? Duties vary and may include facility cleaning, laundry support, student service assistance, and other day-to-day needs that keep our school running smoothly.
Garden Steward Max 10 Volunteers
Our student residence features gardens that promote relaxation and healing. Volunteers assist with plant care, weeding, watering, and general upkeep to keep these spaces flourishing.
Bandana Cutting Max 15 Volunteers
Every pup goes home with flair! We have more than 70 dogs coming through daily, each one goes home with a bandana. Help cut fabric and prep materials so our students can stay focused on grooming while adding that perfect finishing touch.

Group volunteering opportunities are also available and include food prep, school support, and facility care.

Shifts are available Monday – Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm
Steps to volunteering:

1. Complete your volunteer application. It only takes a couple of minutes! Volunteer | Pawsperity
2. Attend an orientation. Once you complete your application, our Volunteer Coordinator will share orientation details; we hold orientation every month.