VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Specific information about our current volunteer needs is available below. Our needs change frequently, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis. Thanks to our large team of dedicated volunteers, we do not always have oppenings for new volunteers.  If you do not see an oppotunity available, please check back at a later date.   Please select the shelter location at which you would like to volunteer: NEWINGTON WATERFORD WESTPORT

CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS, UPDATED 5/13/2013

 

NEWINGTON SHELTER VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed to temporarily foster pets in their own home until they are ready for adoption. Animals may go to foster care if they are too young for adoption, sick, injured, or have behavioral issues. All food, supplies, and medical care is provided by the Connecticut Humane Society. This program helps to free up needed cage space in the shelter. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position, and must have active health insurance. For more detailed information about becoming a foster volunteer and to fill out our online foster volunteer application, please visit the Foster Care section of our website.

The Newington shelter is not accepting applications for dog walkers or cat cuddlers at this time. Please check back at a later date. 

WATERFORD SHELTER VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

NEW OPPORTUNITY!
PET VIDEOGRAPHERS: Use your technical skills to help pets get adopted! Volunteers are needed to create short, engaging video clips of our adoptable pets for use on our website. We are in need of volunteers that can commit to at least one 2-hour shift a week. Volunteers may use their own high-quality digital video camera, or one of ours. Volunteers that apply for this position must have experience with videography and editing. Volunteers will edit video clips, and will upload them directly to our website and YouTube account. Video processing and uploading can be done from home with remote access to our database. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position, must be comfortable working around dogs, cats, and small animals, must have active health insurance, must be in good physical condition, and able to work independantly. Volunteers must be reliable, committed, and able to volunteer for at least six months. To apply for this position, please complete the Waterford Volunteer Application.

DOG WALKERS: Volunteers are needed to walk and socialize the shelter dogs mornings from 10:30-12:30 and afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00. Volunteers that apply for this position must be at least 18 years old, must have active health insurance, must be in good physical condition, and must be able to work independently. Volunteers must also be comfortable handling all types of dogs. Volunteers selected for this position must attend an orientation and hands-on safety training, and must be able to comply with all of our shelter policies. Volunteers must be able to commit to this program for a minimum of six months on a set-schedule for a minimum of 2 hours per week. To apply for this position, please complete the Waterford Volunteer Application. 

CAT CUDDLERS: Volunteers are needed to help in our shelter cat holding areas. Responsibilities will include cleaning cages and socializing the shelter cats. Volunteers are needed mornings from 10:30-12:30, and afternoons from 3:00-5:00. Volunteers that apply for this position must be at least 18 years old, must have active health insurance, must be in good physical condition, and must be able to work independently. Volunteers must also be comfortable handling all types of cats. Volunteers selected for this position must attend an orientation and hands-on safety training, and must be able to comply with all of our shelter policies. Volunteers must be able to commit to this program for a minimum of six months on a set-schedule for a minimum of 2 hours per week. To apply for this position, please complete the Waterford Volunteer Application. 

FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed to temporarily foster pets in their own home until they are ready for adoption. Animals may go to foster care if they are too young for adoption, sick, injured, or have behavioral issues. We especially need volunteers that can be trained to bottle-feed orphaned infant animals until they are old enough to eat solid food. All food, supplies, and medical care is provided by the Connecticut Humane Society. This program helps to free up needed cage space in the shelter. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position, and must have active health insurance. For more detailed information about becoming a foster volunteer and to fill out our online foster volunteer application, please visit the Foster Care section of our website.

WESTPORT SHELTER VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
 

FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed to temporarily foster pets in their own home until they are ready for adoption. Animals may go to foster care if they are too young for adoption, sick, injured, or have behavioral issues. All food, supplies, and medical care is provided by the Connecticut Humane Society. This program helps to free up needed cage space in the shelter. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position, and must have active health insurance. For more detailed information about becoming a foster volunteer and to fill out our online foster volunteer application, please visit the Foster Care section of our website.

DOG WALKERS: Volunteers are needed to walk and socialize the shelter dogs mornings from 8:30-10:30 and afternoons from 3:30-5:30. Volunteers that apply for this position must be at least 18 years old, must have active health insurance, must be in good physical condition, and must be able to work independently. Volunteers must also be comfortable handling all types of dogs. Volunteers selected for this position must attend an orientation and hands-on safety training, and must be able to comply with all of our shelter policies. Volunteers must be able to commit to this program for a minimum of six months on a set-schedule for a minimum of 2 hours per week. To apply for this position, please complete the Westport Volunteer Application .