Volunteer

Volunteers are always welcome! Whatever your skill and availability, there’s a place for you with the CCHS.

Volunteering at CCHS is done on a scheduled basis.

Current volunteers can login in here for scheduling:

If you are a current volunteer but do not have a Volgistics Login in account for scheduling, please contact Executive Director Susan Bratcher for access.

If you are a current volunteer all you need to do is go to the link above for open volunteer spots. If you are a current volunteer and do not have a volgistics account, see above. If you would like to start volunteering, we are currently conducting volunteer orientation by appointment. If you are interested in getting started, you can contact the volunteer coordinator via email at volunteercoordinatorcchs@gmail.com. The coordinator will be in touch to schedule orientation. Thank you!

Volunteer opportunities include:

Kennel Assistant
Information Technology and Office Support
Dog Walking and Enrichment
Cat/Kitten Socializers
Dog/Cat Bathers
Nail trimming and ear cleaning
Assorted cleaning jobs and yard work
Front Desk
Foster Parents (click here for more information)

NOTE: Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with them at all times.

For more information, please contact CCHS Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Volunteer Application

Dear Potential Volunteer, Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the Columbia County Humane Society’s volunteer team! Volunteers help the animals at the Humane Society get adopted through a variety of work efforts. These efforts include animal care, socialization and fundraising. If you join our team, many successful adoptions will take place due to your care and compassion. The shelter and the animals are not alone in receiving benefits from our volunteer program. A few of the many benefits a volunteer will receive include: satisfaction in knowing you’ve helped a life, gained experience in working with animals, meeting new people and helping forge change for future generations through education. Sincerely, Columbia County Humane Society BE PART OF THE SOLUTION – SPAY AND NEUTER!!! Telephone: 608-742-3666 FAX: 608-745-1256 N7768 Industrial Road, Portage, WI 53901 CCHS Volunteer Program The Columbia County Animal Shelter is operated by the Columbia County Humane Society (CCHS). We welcome you as a prospective hands-on volunteer and hope that you are willing to make a long-term commitment to our program here at CCHS. Volunteers are encouraged to be members of CCHS. Please ask how to join. Step One: Complete and submit a volunteer application, which can be obtained at the main shelter or downloaded from the CCHS website. This application should be submitted in care of the Volunteer Coordinator. Step Two: Upon acceptance as a volunteer, you must attend a one-hour orientation. At orientation you will learn about the Columbia County Humane Society and sign up for the activities that you would like to do. At the end of the orientation, if you decide we are the right fit for you, we will collect a $20 volunteer fee for each individual who will be volunteering with us, which includes both adult and youth volunteers. The $20 fee is for administrative processing and materials/supplies necessary for your orientation and training as a volunteer at CCHS. This fee helps to ensure that the vast majority of our funding is spent directly on animal welfare. You will receive an official CCHS volunteer t-shirt which you must wear when volunteering. Step Three: You will receive training for your specific volunteer position. Then you are ready to start volunteering!! Thank you! Volunteer Job Descriptions Care Staff Assistant Care Staff Assistants work side-by-side with shelter staff to clean cages/kennels, provide bedding, food, and water for the animals, and help with laundry and cleaning dishes. Requirements • Age: 18 years or older • Schedule: Flexible, most help needed in the mornings • Suggested Commitment: Minimum 2 hours a week • Skills: Training will be provided Canine Companion Canine Companions provide exercise and socialization for the adoptable dogs by taking them on walks, playing with them in the exercise yards, and helping them learn their “manners.” Requirements: • Age: 18 years or older to volunteer alone or if under the age of 18 years must be with a parent or guardian unless otherwise authorized. • Schedule: Flexible, but same time every week is preferred. • Suggested Commitment: Minimum 2 hours a week • Skills: Basic handling of dogs. Training will be provided. Feline Friend Feline Friends give adoptable cats one-on-one time out of their cages to play and cuddle. Some brushing and combing of cats may be done, as needed. Requirements: • Age: 18 years or older to volunteer alone or 8 years or older with a parent or guardian unless otherwise authorized. • Schedule: Flexible, but same time every week is preferred. • Suggested Commitment: Minimum 2 hours a week • Skills: Basic handling of cats. Training will be provided. Critter Cuddler Critter Cuddlers help socialize our small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and ferrets. Requirements: • Age: 18 years or older to volunteer alone or 8 years or older with a parent or guardian unless otherwise authorized. • Schedule: Flexible, but same time every week is preferred. • Suggested Commitment: Minimum 2 hours a week • Skills: Basic handling of animals. Training will be provided.

Name (Adult):(Required)

Name (Children):

Address(Required)

City, State, Zip:(Required)

Phone:(Required)

Email:(Required)

Emergency Name/Phone Number:(Required)

Have you volunteered at CCHS before?(Required)

Please describe your animal handling experience or specialized skills in the animal field:(Required)

Why would you like to volunteer?(Required)

Is Volunteering a part of court-ordered community service?(Required)

Please provide the name and phone number of two references:(Required)

Please choose the volunteer positions that interest you:(Required)

Care Staff Assitant

Canine Companion

Feline Friend

Special Events Helper

I agree to pay a $20 non-refundable volunteer fee at the Volunteer Orientation if I choose to start volunteering. This fee includes 1 volunteer t-shirt. Additional t-shirts may be purchased at $14 each. **2xl & 3xl- $17(Required)

By selecting yes, I certify I am 18 years of age or older.(Required)

If I am not 18 years of age, I understand that a parent/guardian or an adult assigned by your parents must be present onsite and must be with me when volunteering.(Required)

By typing my full name in this field, I agree my electronic signature is the same as a signed signature. I certify that the statements made in this volunteer application are true and have been given voluntarily. I understand that this information may be disclosed to any party with legal and proper interest, and I release the agency from any liability whatsoever for supplying such information. I also understand that I will not be paid for my service as a volunteer. In consideration of the Columbia County Humane Society accepting my application or my child’s for participation in the Columbia County Humane Society programs, I agree to release and hold harmless the Columbia County Humane Society from and against any and all loss, damage, claims, liability, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever, including without limitation, attorney’s fees and disbursements, arising from or occasioned by my participation in the Columbia County Humane Society programs. I understand there are certain risks inherent in handling the animals and I accept those risks. I agree that the Columbia County Humane Society may photograph my participation in this program and I hereby release any such photographs to the Columbia County Humane Society for the use in its programs, publications and purpose.(Required)

If the volunteer is under 18, please list the name of the adult giving permission for the minor to volunteer:

Would you like to take the lead and help CCHS? Have an idea you feel will benefit the animals? Please email savink9s@aol.com and request an event form.