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Financial donations are important. Yet the human element
makes a big impact when it comes to improving the lives of
the animals we care for. A friendly face, a gentle hug and
a soothing touch all work to strengthen the confidence and
trust of the creatures who find their way to Harbor Humane.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on the kindness and
generosity of people like you to help make our facility
a
truly loving and comforting place. Volunteers from the community
also help to defray the costs of full-time staffers, handling
duties like grooming,
kennel tech, assistance
in surgery,
cleaning, office work, special events, handy work, as well
as fostering
pets in their own homes.
If you are interested in volunteering for Harbor Humane Society, please fill out the application below. Your application will be reviewed by our Volunteer Coordinator and if your skills match our needs, we will contact you to attend a Volunteer Orientation. All HHS volunteers must first attend a one hour orientation, followed by more specialized training. We ask that all interested volunteers make a commitment of no less than 5 hours per month with a minimum of a six month commitment.
Volunteer Orientations for 2012:
If you would like to become a volunteer please fill out the Volunteer Application and send it to us. We will contact you by email with further information. Email Address is required to be a volunteer. Please contact volunteers@harborhumane.org if you have any questions.
SCHEDULED ORIENTATIONS
Monday, 1/23, 6-7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Application (136kb PDF)
Volunteer Opportunities:
HHS is a non for profit organization that relies on volunteers to come in and care for the animals while they wait for their new homes. Becoming a volunteer is making a commitment to the care and safety of the animals. There are many opportunities at HHS, join the Volunteer Community today!
Kennel Crew/Maintenance Team (10 years old and up, accompanied by parent/guardian until 16 years of age)
Cleaning and other minor maintenance projects
Enrichment/Kennel Crew/Maintenance Team (10 years old and up)
Working with our dogs and cats to better present themselves socially to their potential adopters, cleaning and other minor maintenance projects
Junior Volunteers (8 years old and up, accompanied by parent/guardian until 16 years of age)
Read to/give one-on-one time to our dogs and cats
Humane Educator/Hospitality Team (13 years old and up, accompanied by parent/guardian until 16 years of age)
Presenting at schools and service clubs, intern with different areas at the shelter, be a tour
guide, assist with Open Houses.
Foster Parent
For more information, please contact Molly at 616-399-2119 or email fosters@harborhumane.org .
Hands 4 Paws (8 years old and up, accompanied by parent/guardian until 16 years of age)
Are you a crafter and love to make things? Hands 4 Paws makes fun items for Shelby’s Place (our thrift store), craft shows, and other opportunities to sell merchandise that benefits Harbor Humane.
Photography or Videographers (10 years old and up)
We are looking for photographers or videographers of all skill levels to join our photography team and help us present all pets in their best light.
Event/Adopt-a-thon (10 years old and up)
Further public awareness of Harbor's mission and services at adoption, fundraising, and hospitality events.
Bank Route (18 years old and up)
Pick up coin bank donations from area businesses (own transportation required)
Shelby’s Place (16 years old and up)
Numerous retail environment volunteer opportunities at Harbor Humane’s thrift store (located between Hobby Lobby and Kohl’s in Holland)
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