Our shelter is run primarily on volunteer help. We are always in need of more volunteers. Even if you only have a few hours a month we have a volunteer job for you.
Please do not think that you can not handle being around the animals that may be put to sleep. Without volunteers none of the animals would be able to have a second chance at a new life. Very few of our animals are put to sleep and it is only with volunteer help that we can continue to see this number drop. Volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of the animals that come to the shelter. Please consider helping to make that differance.
If you still feel that you would want to help but not have direct access to the animals we still have volunteer jobs for you. Please read through the volunteer descriptions below. If you are interested in helping an application can be sent via email or can be picked up at the shelter.
Public Relations Commitment varies, can be mostly done from home.
Qualifications. Must be 21 years old. Most have access to a computer. Must be detail oriented and organized.
Responsibities: This person will be responsible for arranging advertising for upcoming events at the shelter. He/She will need to be able to contact newspapers, television, and make flyers as needed for the shelter.
Adoption Center Commitment 6 months at least one day per week
Qualifications Ability to effectivly deal with the public. Good communication skills and organizational skills.
Responsibilities Volunteers may answer phones, greet visitors, do clerical work on intakes and fill out adoption forms. Volunteers will also need to be able to answer basic pet care questions.
Grounds Upkeep Commitment Growing season
Qualifications Must be at least 16 years old. Needs a basic understanding of gardening
Responsibities Care for the flower beds at the shelter, pull weeds, mulch and plant flowers as needed.
Newsletter Commitment Appoximately 5 hours per month. Can be done from home.
Qualifications Must be at least 17 years old. Must have excellant written communication skills. Must have basic computer skills.
Responsibities Write monthly newsletter. Prepare newsletter for distribution. Help with distribution.
Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to handle pets at destination. Must be punctual and able to handle basic paperwork.
Responsibilities Drive animsl to meet rescue groups, or take animals to the vet locally.
**Drivers may be able to deduct milage on their income taxes for driving from the shelter to locations please check with your tax preparer.
Qualifications Must be at least 16 years old. Must be detail oriented. Must have basic computer skills.
Responsibilities Type letters, data entry, answering phones, directing calls, taking messages, and filing paperwork.
Pet Adoption Outreach Commitment 6 months minimum at least 1 day per month; times will vary
Qualifications Ability to interact with large groups. Good public relations skills. Ablility to assist people interested in adoptions. Must have a concern for and a humane attitude toward the care and treatment of animals.
Responsibilities Taking animals to adoption locations such as PetSmart. Must be able to fill out adoption forms. Act as matchmaker to find the right family for pets available for adoption.
Qualifications Ability to work with animals in a caring manner. Detail oriented.
Responsibilties Volunteer with animal care staff, help maintain a clean disease-free environment for the animals. You can assist in cleaning, grooming, and exercising the animals at the shelter.
Dog and Cat Socializers Commitment 2 or more hours per week during business hours.
Responsibilities Spend quality time with shelter animals, grooming, training, playing and giving treats. Spend extra time with those that are afraid.
Dog and Cat Follow-Up Commitment 2 months; 1 to 2 days per week; about 2 hours per week
Qualifications Detail oriented. Able to work with the public, ability to answer basic pet care questions.
Responsibilities Make follow up calls to recent adopters to check on how the new pet is settling into the home. Offer support for any adjustment problems. Update the shelter files on animals as needed.