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Welcome to the volunteer corner and thanks for your interest in volunteering. Due to the size of our shelter, we cannot always accommodate all applicants and some opportunities are limited. We do take applicants based on our current shelter needs and positions available. Please take a look at the descriptions of the opportunities. They will clearly list the requirements and times that the programs run. Please note, we do not allow kids under the age of 8 to volunteer.
FOSTER CARE - Share your love, compassion, and home with a special needs animal until a suitable home can be found. We suggest having a room to quarantine animals from your pets/kids/etc to ensure safety and the health of your household pet(s). Our foster care program requires a home visit from the Volunteer Coordinator.
POST FOR PAWS -
Post for Paws is a new volunteer opportunity. Work
from home in your spare time to get the word out about the
various events and happenings at the shelter. Volunteers
need a home computer. Adults only.
VOLUNTEER ADOPTION COUNSELORS - Greet people as they arrive at the shelter. Take them around to see our adoptable animals. Work with customers to match animals with suitable homes. Volunteers commit to one day per week. Hours are Monday (1pm-7pm), Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (1pm-5pm) or Wednesday (5pm-8pm). Adults only.
FELINE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (FIP) - Do you LOVE cats and enjoy socializing them? Volunteers are needed to play, groom and hang out with our adoptable ADULT cats. No kittens participate in this program. Hours for the program are Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8am-12pm. Kids 8-17 (with a parent) and adults can participate in the FIP program.
BEST FOOD FORWARD (BFF) - Do you enjoy walking dogs? Looking to get some exercise? Then the Best Foot Forward dog walking program is for you! Give our adoptable dogs the attention and exercise they need. Dog walking is done Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8am-12pm. Kids 8-17 (with a parent) and adults can participate in the BFF program.
SPECIAL EVENTS - WCHS has several events in the summer and fall and we are always looking for volunteers to help. If you work and/or have limited time, but would like to help a couple times a year, special events may be a fit for you. This can involve anything from baking, making crafts, setting up and breaking down to helping at the event. Scouts, school groups (12 years and older) and adults are a fit for various aspects of this opportunity.
PET-A-PET - Pet A Pet is a wonderful way to brighten up your day and that of someone who needs your time and the love of your charming pet. Consider sharing your favorite pet with residents of nursing homes and those with special needs. Once your pet is approved, volunteers are able to schedule the day and time each week the fits into their schedule. All Pet A Pet animals must be up-to-date on immunizations. Adults only.
For any further information or if you are interested in any of the above positions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (262) 677-0731 or e-mail the shelter at volunteer@washingtoncountyhumane.org
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