Volunteer Opportunities
Our Volunteers act as community role models by demonstrating kindness and compassion. They are a vital part of Humane Society operations and much appreciated. Volunteers age 13-17 must work accompanied by a parent/guardian and have limited direct contact with the animals. Training is provided for all positions.
For a printable application, please click here.
Animal Care Attendants:
Dog Kennels – taking dogs out to play areas, cleaning/disinfecting dog kennels, misc. duties.
Cattery – cleaning/disinfecting cattery cages, misc. duties
PetSmart Cattery – Cleaning of the cats that are housed at PetSmart
Feral Cat Sanctuary – cleaning/feeding cats located in the feral cat sanctuary
Enrichment:
“Head Start” – dog walking that includes basic obedience training
“Social Interactions” – socialization of the animals using techniques to improve physical/mental health
Behavior Modification and Assessments:
SAFER assessments – assessments of animal behaviors and implementing of modifications for behaviors
Canine-ality – assessments of adoptable animals for energy level, record data
Feline-ality – assessments of adoptable animals for energy level, record data
Adoption Assistance:
Adoption Information Assistants – adoption floor counselors that assist the public in choosing the next addition to their family
Adoption Counselors – conduct sit down interviews with potential adopters for adoption, complete adoption paperwork, etc.
Adoption Follow up: (may be done at home)
Third Day, Third Week, and Third Month – Callbacks made to the new adopter family after the animal has been
adopted.
Laundry:
Laundry – Wash/Dry Laundry, Fold Laundry, Restock Laundry Shelves
Ground Maintenance:
Shelter Clean up - Grounds clean up, “spring” cleaning, misc. duties
Maintenance:
Maintenance - General maintenance, repairing kennels, handyman type jobs
Medical:
Surgery Assistant – medical data entry, clean up of instruments/cages, etc.
Triage Assistant – animal intake, data entry, intake medical exams, bathes, etc.
Foster Parent:
Unweaned/Juvenile animals – provide a temporary home to those animals who need time to “grow up”
Injured/sick animals – provide a temporary home to those animals who need time to “recuperate”
Outreach:
PetSmart – take dogs to PetSmart for adoption (adopt-a-thon)
Farmer’s Market – take dogs to the Farmer’s Market for adoption (adopt-a-thon)
Special Events – take dogs to misc. events for adoption (adopt-a-thon)
Education – community education, school visits, adult club presentations
Ambassador Dogs – community outreach involving certified dogs (pet therapy)
Front Desk Administrative:
Wellness Clinic – sign in clients, complete paperwork, show clients to exam rooms, etc.
Data Entry/Filing – input clinic files, spay/neuter files, etc.
Customer Service – answer phones, assist customers, intake animals, etc.
Greeter – greet the public as they come in, hand out surveys, sign in visitors, etc.
At Home Administrative:
Donation Recognition – send out letters thanking our supporters
Condolence Cards – send out sympathy cards to the owners of animals that have passed
Fundraising and Events:
External Fundraising – assist or organize fundraising events
Grants:
Grant Writing – identifying and applying for grants
