Become a Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
We rely on volunteers to help with many aspects of our shelter operations.
Your generosity in donating your time can have a huge impact on the lives of many animals in our shelter.
Volunteer Information & Requirements
Commitment
We recognize that your time is valuable, as is ours. We require that all our volunteers are willing to give at least 8 hours of volunteer time each month. This is scheduled time so we can be sure to provide you with the best experience possible when at the shelter.
Age Restrictions
All volunteers must be over age 18 years of age.
Volunteer Process
Applications can be obtained by emailing info@columbiahumane.org Please turn in your application via email. Once we have your application on file, and it has been approved, by our volunteer committee we will call you to schedule you to attend an orientation.
After completion of the orientation we will then begin to schedule you for your volunteer shifts.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
There are many different volunteer opportunities available with the Columbia Humane Society. Not all of which involve interacting with the animals.
Animal Socialization-Opportunities include cuddling and playing with the animals and walking the dogs
Shelter Operations– Opportunities include cleaning the kennels, sorting and preparing food and helping with the laundry.
Events– Opportunities include preparing mailings, making decorations, soliciting auction items and volunteering to work various events from adoptions to fundraising events
Fundraising– Opportunities include attending planning meetings, grant writing, sponsorship solicitation, research and preparing solicitation mailings
Maintenance– Opportunities include building basic structures, painting and handling repairs
Publicity– Opportunities include distributing fliers, posters and invitations as well as social media marketing
If you have other ideas of ways to volunteer please contact us!