UPDATE: Healdsburg Animal Shelter to Volunteer at Sunset Magazine's 'Idea House'

NOTE: This story was updated at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012.

has been chosen as recipient of a charitable donation from for participating in the built in Healdsburg.

"The Shelter is looking for volunteers to help staff the home during the public tours," said Jamie Winters, volunteer manager.

Sunset Magazine chose the built by Blu Homes in Vallejo, as its 2012 "Idea House" and

Tour dates are Fridays through Sundays starting Aug. 3 through Sept. 9, with two volunteer shifts available per day, Winters said.

"Morning volunteer shift is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and an afternoon shift will be 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., she said. Training will be provided.

"This is a great way to make a donation of your time that will greatly benefit your local animal shelter!," Winters said. To volunteer, contact Winters at:jamie@healdsburgshelter.org or by phone at 707-431-3386x19.

Visitors will be coming to the house via shuttle bus from the Sonoma County Park & Ride lot, opposite at 25 Grant Ave. (at Healdsburg Avenue).

The shuttle buses will leave on the hour starting at 10 a.m., with the last shuttle i set for 4 p.m.

DIRECTIONS:

The Sonoma County Park and Ride lot, which is unmarked, is just off exit #502 of Highway 101. A sign there says "Grant Avenue Industrial Center."

Coming northbound on 101, exit at "Healdsburg Avenue," take a right on Healdsburg Avenue, and go a short distance and take a right on Grant Avenue. Take an immediate right into the park and ride lot.

Coming southbound on 101, exit at "Old Redwood Highway," take left onto Healdsburg Avenue, right onto Grant Avenue, and immediate right into the park and ride lot.

Organizers are not releasing the address of the house, Healdsburg already has some

Tours will continue every weekend through Sept. 9

Hours are Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5p.m., $17 per person, $15 for seniors on Fridays and children under 12 are free.

A 3D online tour of the home as well as more information about the tours can be found here: http://www.sunset.com/breezehouse.

For more tour information, click here.