There are many different ways that you can help the Humane Society:
Canine Companion
Canine Companions assist in the socialization, cleaning and exercising of our dogs. Canine Companions work directly with animal care attendants to help our dogs maintain good temperaments by helping to provide them with human companionship, exercise and environmental enrichment in their kennels by keeping kennels clean.
- Shift: Monday - Sunday, times will vary depending on assignment.
- Commitment: Six month commitment, minimum two shifts per month (2-4 hours per shift)
Kitty Companion
Kitty Kompanions assist in the socialization, cleaning and exercising of our cats. Kitty Kompanions work directly with animal care attendants to help our cats receive human companionship, play time and environmental enrichment in their kennels and in the cattery by keeping their kennels clean with appropriate toys and blankets.
- Shift: Monday - Sunday, times will vary depending on assignment.
- Commitment: Six month commitment, minimum two shifts per month (2-4 hours per shift)
Rabbit Socializer
Rabbit Socializers work directly with animal care attendants to ensure that our rabbit cages are clean and that they get proper exercise and human companionship.
- Shift: Monday - Sunday, times will vary depending on assignment.
- Commitment: Six month commitment, minimum two shifts per month (2-4 hours per shift)
Humane Education/Community Programs
Volunteers help with humane education booths at community events and assist with kids’ educational programs, including Animal Camp and shelter tours.
- Shift: Between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., shift times vary, weekend and weekday opportunities available.
- Commitment: One or two shifts per month.
Greeter
The primary role of the Greeter is to help direct the society’s customers to the proper location and answer basic inquiries while making a favorable first impression. Greeters must enjoy interaction with the public and be willing to learn about society programs and services.
- Shift: Greeters are most needed on Fridays (12:00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.), Saturdays (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) and Sundays (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Shifts average 3 hours.
- Commitment: Six month commitment, two shifts per month.
Development
Our development department is responsible for processing all donations and planning our special event fundraisers for the society. Volunteers are needed for working at special events, and periodically for help with office work. Interactions with our shelter pets are limited – but remember that raising money for the animals is extremely important. For special events, committee involvement and day of event opportunities are available.
- Shift times and commitment vary depending on event.
Foster Care
Volunteers can provide temporary care for cats and/or dogs with litters, and animals with treatable illnesses. You must be able to provide transportation and isolation. Medicines, food and special dietary items will be provided. A training manual will be provided to you, and an assessment interview with our Foster Care Coordinator is required.
Marketing / Public Relations
Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs, such as digital photography, animal write-ups and data entry. Volunteers take pictures of adoptable animals to be posted on the society website, to create adoption flyers, and kennel cards. You must own your own digital camera to participate in the photography program. We also need photographers to take pictures at our special events. In addition, artistic volunteers are needed to create special promotional signs to increase the visibility of specific animals and create positive promotion for the shelter and its special events.
Facilities Assistant
Volunteers are needed to assist our facilities manager and volunteer gardening crew in the care and upkeep of our shelter grounds and dog park. General handyman skills are a plus. Tasks include cleaning, maintenance and gardening duties.
- Shift times and commitment vary.
Administrative Assistant
Volunteer administrative assistants are needed in several shelter departments. General office duties include, but are not limited to, data entry, filing and correspondence. Contact with animals is dependant upon which department the volunteer is assisting.
- Shift: Monday - Friday, times vary by department.
- Commitment: Six month commitment, four to eight hours per week.
Kennel Attendant
Volunteers are needed to assist animal care attendants with daily duties including, but not limited to, cleaning kennels, feeding animals, washing dog beds and blankets and cleaning dog bowls. Considerable contact with animals, so all animal handling classes and training is required.
- Shift: Monday - Sunday. Times vary by needs and availability.
- Commitment: Six month commitment, minimum two shifts per month (2-4 hours per shift).
Volunteer Opportunities