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Volunteering
Welcome to the Volunteer page of
the Upper Credit Humane Society. The Society could not run
without its volunteers and we are always looking for help!
Whether you enjoy working with the animals, in our thrift shop
or on a fundraising team, we have something for everyone.
Our organization takes pride in
our volunteers as they play a vital role in the lives of the
animals that pass through our shelter. Volunteers can help an
animal adjust to shelter life or prepare for life in a new home
by simply dedicating their time. We rely on volunteers to
provide our animals with patience, compassion and love.
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Rabies Clinic Volunteers Wanted! |
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Our next rabies clinic will
be on October 13 between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. We will
need volunteers to help complete paperwork, organize
customers and for many other tasks. Please call the
shelter for more information! |
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Foster Parents! |
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Occasionally at the shelter we have an adult dog or cat
that could benefit from some extra TLC before they are
adopted into their forever homes. If you think you have
the time and love to give for an animal in need, please
contact the shelter! |
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Animal Adoption/Office Assistant |
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Working along side our Animal Care
Supervisor, the Volunteer will assist in all required
office duties including data entry of incoming animals,
assisting with the public and general office duties.
Must be computer literate and love animals. This
position requires a minimum commitment of one shift per
week, during regular business hours (approximately 4
hours per week). |
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Fundraising Volunteers |
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Individuals interested in helping with
fundraising events are needed to join our Fundraising
Team! U.C.H.S. fundraising projects include our annual
Dinner Dance and Silent Auction, Spring Book Sale,
Walk-A-Thon, Rabies Clinics, Golf Tournament and much
more! Volunteers of all ages can get involved in some
aspect of the events. All money raised from fundraising
events go directly to help the animals in our shelter
and in our community. |
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Cleaning Kennels/Dog Walking |
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We are always looking for volunteers to
help clean the dog and cat living areas and to help walk
the dogs. Kennels are done seven-days-a-week, morning
and evenings and so there are a variety of opportunities
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Getting Started
Complete a Volunteer
Application Form available at our shelter. Once we have received
your application, you will be contacted to attend an orientation
session. Come prepared to work!
Orientation Sessions
Orientation sessions consist of a tour of the shelter,
information regarding shelter practices and standards, and
hands-on training under the supervision of a senior volunteer or
shelter staff member. Individuals interested in helping in
specific areas such as office help, thrift shop and fundraising,
will also be provided with orientation in their area of
interest. A description of the position and requirements will be
discussed upon orientation.
Volunteer Hours
Animal Care
Shelter volunteer hours are available Monday to Sunday a.m. and
p.m. The morning shift is from 9am to 1pm and the evening shift
is from 7pm to 9pm. There is a minimum requirement of 1 hour per
shift per volunteer.
Office Work
Office hours are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8:30pm.
Fundraising Events
Volunteers are needed to help plan and execute fundraising
events as well as help on the day of the event. Fundraisers
include Silent Auctions, the walkathon, and many others!
Other Info
If you are interested in volunteering with
the Upper Credit Humane Society, please complete the Volunteer
Application Form and return it to the Upper Credit Humane
Society shelter.
Contact us at at 519-833-2287 or
adoptions@uppercredit.com
if you have any further questions. |
