There are many ways to support ethical hermit crab care and conservation. Not all involvement looks the same, and not all participation requires the same level of commitment.
This page is designed to help you find the most appropriate way to engage with the work of the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society based on your interests, time, and capacity.
Choose the Right Path for You
Meaningful involvement starts with clarity. The options below reflect the different ways individuals can support education, advocacy, and ethical standards without creating harm or burnout.
Volunteer
Volunteering with LHCOS involves structured roles, clear expectations, and adherence to established standards.
Volunteers support programs such as education, adoptions, advocacy, and community coordination. This path is best suited for individuals who can commit time, follow guidelines, and work collaboratively within a nonprofit framework.
If you are interested in volunteering, review the expectations before applying.
Link: Volunteering with LHCOS
Advocate
Advocacy supports ethical hermit crab care beyond individual homes.
Advocates help by sharing accurate information, correcting misinformation, supporting ethical standards, and promoting responsible decision-making within the broader community.
This path is appropriate for individuals who may not be able to volunteer formally but want to contribute to long-term change.
Link: Advocacy Initiatives
Support the Mission
Financial support helps sustain education, advocacy, and program operations.
Donations support:
• educational resources
• adoption and rehoming efforts
• advocacy work
• outreach and standards development
Supporting the mission does not require ongoing involvement, but it has lasting impact.
Link: Donate
Learn and Share
Education is one of the most effective tools for harm prevention.
Sharing accurate information helps reduce impulse purchases, correct harmful myths, and improve outcomes for hermit crabs already in captivity.
If you are new or want to strengthen your understanding before taking further action, start with the education resources below.
Links:
• Start Here
• Care & Education
A Note on Responsibility
Ethical involvement means choosing actions that reduce harm rather than shift it.
Not every situation calls for direct action, and saying no is sometimes the most responsible choice. LHCOS prioritizes education, standards, and long-term solutions over quick fixes.
Where to Go Next
If you know how you want to help:
• Volunteer → Volunteering with LHCOS
• Advocate → Advocacy Initiatives
• Donate → Support the Mission
If you are still learning:
• Start Here
• Hermit Crab Basics
Why This Matters
Sustainable change depends on informed participation.
When people engage in ways that match their capacity and understanding, the result is stronger programs, better outcomes for animals, and a healthier community.
