Volunteering: A Pawsitive Experience for Everyone!
The HSJC is always in need of volunteers to help with a variety of tasks.
If you’ve got the time and the passion, we’ve got a task for you!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who helped the Humane Society make it’s “Petals for Pets” event a huge success in its first year!!!
The Humane Society of Johnson County relies heavily on our team of volunteers to accomplish our mission. They are our most important asset!
Download Volunteer Application Here
Whether you want to help better the lives of the homeless animals, to prevent abuse by raising awareness of the tragedies that occur when people stop caring for animals or help HSJC raise funds to complete renovation of their building your efforts really make a difference!
See just some of the Volunteer opportunities below. Whether you have an hour or two a week, or want to spend several days helping out we have something for you!
WE DO NOT OFFER COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR PROBATION PURPOSES
Service Projects
Do you belong to a group or organization (school, scout troop, church, synagogue, etc.) that needs/wants to complete a service project? Volunteer for a specific project at the HSJC Pet Center or at an HSJC event or collect much needed items from our wish list to help us help the homeless and abused animals of HSJC! For additional information, contact us!
Foster Family
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent for an animal awaiting a “forever home”? Click Here and you will be taken our
Foster Page for information on how to help.
Volunteer Categories
Adult Volunteer Category: must be at least 18 years of age and complete orientation.
Youth Volunteers Category: under the age of 18 may participate as follows:
Youth volunteers between the ages of 14-17 may participate after attending the training session and proper paperwork and waivers are signed by parent/guardian.
If you are interested in lending us your time and talents,
Questions? about our Volunteer Program?
Email us!
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Part Time Volunteer Office staff
2. Fundraisers are planned for several times during the year. Volunteers are always needed to plan and work scheduled events.
3. Foster Family Volunteers – individuals who would be willing to take an animal into their home for a limited amount of time until that animal can be placed in a permanent home
4. Volunteers to man Foster Adoption Events.
5. Volunteers are needed to provide educational presentations in the schools or at adult gatherings.
6. We are always looking for people who have particular skills and interests: i.e., photography, drawing, business, arts and crafts, etc. Many times, people can work from their homes doing things. There are often special events or one time projects where these people could be very helpful too.
7. Donation Can Program Coordinator is just one of the volunteer program coordinators we are seeking.
8. AND MORE!!! New Opportunities open every day.
