We rely heavily on volunteers to help us with the daily cleaning, socialization, and walking the dogs. We also need volunteers to help with our fundraising events. If you would like to help stop in and fill out a volunteer application.

We currently need volunteers for:

• Animal Caretaking (Clean animal cages, feed, water animals, help with other cleaning duties)
• Animal Socializer (Spend one-on-one time with the animals to keep them healthy and happy)
• Dog Walkers (To walk and exercise the dogs)
• Foster Homes (To care for animals that aren't quite ready for adoption - i.e. pregnant and nursing mothers, puppies and kittens not yet old enough to be altered, etc.)
• Building Maintenance (Wash windows, clean, dust, rake, shovel snow, paint, weed, etc.)
• Clerical (Assist with office work, mailings, filing, telephone, etc.)
• Dog Trainer (Teach shelter dogs basic obedience/manners. We also need people willing to talk with adopters if they have any concerns about their newly adopted pet. We also would love to have someone available to answer behavior and training questions to help people keep their pets!)
• Follow-Up Calls (Call recent adopters from your home to follow up on their new pet)
• Fundraiser (Organize & help with fundraising activities)
• Groomer (Bath & groom animals)
• Photographer (Take pictures with shelter's digital camara)
• Educator (Educate the public regarding the humane treatment of animals, importance of spaying/neutering, etc. through community events, and special outreach activities)
• Transporter (Transport pets to vet appointments, pick up food, supplies, etc.)
  
  
  Please Note: Volunteers under fourteen years old wishing to come help at the shelter must be accompanied by an adult.
  
  Please call 515-955-8343 or email us if you would like to become a Humane Society Volunteer.