Volunteer
The work gets done by people like you.
There is no minimum commitment and no experience required. Pick something below, tell us when you are free, and we will take it from there.
Where you can help
Five ways to help.
We depend entirely on volunteers in order to carry out our important animal welfare work.
Adoption Events
We take shelter and foster animals into the community to increase their visibility, provide them with much-appreciated attention and exercise, and facilitate their adoption.
Empty Pet Bowls
We maintain a pet food pantry to help financially challenged families feed their animals. Food distributions take place two Saturdays a month at our headquarters on Tuggle Street.
Community Events
We have community events and fundraising activities, such as the annual Fun Dog Show, MayFest, and Santa Paws pet photo sessions.
Publicity
You can help us provide copy about CCHS activities for local news media, designing billboards, posters and brochures.
And so much more
Everything from mowing the lawn at our headquarters to delivering dog houses to serving on our Angel Fund veterinary fund oversight board. There are innumerable ways to put your skills and interests to work on behalf of the humane society and the animals of our community.
Getting started
Every wagging tail, every adoption, every safely-delivered animal — there are volunteers behind it.
Send your details
Complete the volunteer form. It takes a few minutes and tells us where you would like to help.
How much time do I need to commit?
There is no minimum. Some volunteers come weekly, some only for the Canine Carnival. Both matter.
Do I need experience with animals?
No. Orientation and a shadowed first shift cover what you need, and there is always someone to ask.
Can my workplace or club volunteer as a group?
Yes. Group days work well for events and for the pantry. Get in touch and we will find something that suits the number of people you are bringing.
Ready when you are.
The volunteer form only takes a minute. None of this happens without volunteers.
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