Volunteer

Volunteer a little and help save a lot!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer for the Humane Society of Cowlitz County Since we are a non-profit agency we depend on volunteers like yourself for many of our activities. All the paperwork you will need will be provided at the Orientation.  ORIENTATIONS START AT 10:00 AM SHARP IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. 

2012 Volunteer Orientations

January 7

February 4, 18

March 3, 17

April 14

May 5, 19

June 2, 16

July 14, 21

August 4, 18

September 8, 22

October 6, 20

November 3, 17

December 1, 15               

The Orientations always start at 10am sharp, and usually last about 45 minutes to an hour. 

These are the areas in which we need volunteers:

* PET SOCIALIZATION: Providing companionship to shelter animals awaiting adoption (walking, brushing, etc. - required adult companionship for youth under 14 years old)

* HUMANE EDUCATION: Assist within the community in providing education on animal issues and the responsibilities of pet ownership.

* COMMUNITY EVENTS: Assist in set-up and operation of displays for community events. Go-4th, Pet Trek, County Fair, etc.

* EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Training and aiding the community in the evacuation of animals during natural disasters.

* MAINTENANCE HELPERS: Gardening, carpentry, caretaking, and maintaining the pet walk.

We look forward to meeting with you. Your time can help save animals.