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VOLUNTEER DUTIES
At Sumter Humane Society we are like
any other non-profit organization. We need volunteers in a wide range of
areas. Please review the list below and let us know what you’re interested
in helping us with. Thanks for thinking of our shelter, and most of all,
our animals.
Basic Canine & Feline
Socialization
There are many areas you can help us
with when it comes to working directly with our animals. If you enjoy
spending time with dogs and cats, ours could certainly use some tender
loving care. Spending one on one time with our furry friends will help them
become more adoptable and reduce shelter stress by providing exercise,
stimulation, and playtime.
Some of the duties involved in
socialization of our dogs are:
Playing with and
holding our dogs
Grooming (Brushing
and Combing)
Walking (Training to
walk on leash)
Exercising
Bathing dogs and
puppies
Some of the duties involved in
socialization of our cats are:
Holding and Petting
Grooming
(Brushing/Combing)
Playing (Using kitty
toys, strings, etc.)
Spending time holding them, playing
with them, and grooming them, gives them much needed attention that many of
them have never had before. This interaction helps the animals become
comfortable with human contact and makes them much more adoptable.
Animal Care (Everyday
Cleaning)
This position allows you to get down
and dirty. Keeping the kennels and cages sanitary and fresh is one of our
greatest needs. So, if you are willing to help our animals live in a
healthy, clean environment, this job is for you! You will probably get some
TLC yourself because the kennel staff will worship at your feet. You would
work alongside our staff to maintain the healthy conditions of our animal
shelter.
Some of the duties involved in
animal care are:
Cleaning Kennels
Cleaning cages
Cleaning food bowls
Cleaning toys
Shelter Care (Everyday
Cleaning)
Believe it or not, in order to make
our animals more adoptable, we need to have our shelter clean and inviting
when adoptees come in the front door to look for their new friend.
Some of the duties involved in
shelter care are:
Sweeping and Mopping
Laundry
Stocking Shelves
with supplies
General Cleaning
(bathrooms, windows, walls, etc.)
Being a Foster Family
Having foster homes allows us to
take in litters of puppies and kittens. All that is required is that you
enjoy caring for these little ones, love them and keep them safe!
Customer Service Assistance
Do you like meeting and talking with
people? If so, we need you now!
Some of the duties involved in
customer service are:
Answering the phone
and taking messages
Greeting people as
they come in the front door
Guide visitors to
the adoption areas and answer frequently asked questions
Explain the adoption
process and how it works
Help guests complete
adoption applications and take their new friend home
Assisting with
contacting rescue organizations
Humane Education
Do you enjoy public speaking and
communicating with pre-schooler’s to adults? We need people to do the
following.
Make appointments
with schools, clubs, etc.
Share your
compassion for animals
Explain what the
humane society does for our animals and our community
Accept recruits for
volunteering and financial assistance
Assist people who
take pets to nursing homes
Special Events and Fund
Raising Assistance
You can help in the planning and
execution of our special events and fund raisers. These fun events provide
a diverse range of opportunities to use your skills and
creativity.
Miscellaneous Needed Help
Assisting with animal emergency
calls
Transporting animals to and from Vet
Helping list Pets for adoption
Financial help in specific
situations (Emergency Vet Care)
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