HCHS Volunteer Application

Huntington County Humane Society

390 Thurman Poe Way
Huntington, Indiana 46750
260-356-0355

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Join the HCHS Volunteer Team 🐾

Thank you for wanting to help the mission of the Huntington County Humane Society.

Our volunteers make a difference every day by helping with animal care, enrichment, dog walking, cleaning, laundry, dishes, community outreach, events, special projects, and so much more.

Please complete all applicable sections of this application. The information you provide helps our team learn more about you and find volunteer opportunities that are a good fit.

PLEASE NOTE

No previous shelter experience is required to volunteer with HCHS.

Bring your time, your talents, and a willingness to help. Our team will work with you to find volunteer opportunities that match your interests, comfort level, skills, and availability.

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👋 LET'S START WITH YOU

Tell us who you are and how we can reach you.

First Name *

Last Name *

Date Of Birth *

Street Adress *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Email Address *

Confirm email *

Phone Number *

❤️ IN CASE WE NEED SOMEONE

Please provide an emergency contact we can reach if something happens while you are volunteering with HCHS.

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Relationship to You

📅 WHEN CAN YOU LEND A PAW?

Tell us when volunteering generally works best for you. Your availability does not have to be the same every week.

🕘 VOLUNTEER HOURS

Monday
9 AM - 6 PM

Tuesday
9 AM - 4 PM

Wednesday
9 AM - 6 PM

Thursday
9 AM - 4 PM

Friday
9 AM - 6 PM

Saturday
9 AM - 4 PM

Sunday
9 AM - 4 PM

What days and times are you generally available to volunteer?

Monday Morning

Monday Afternoon

Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Afternoon

Wednesday Morning

Wednesday Afternoon

Thursday Morning

Thursday Afternoon

Friday Morning

Friday Afternoon

Saturday Morning

Saturday Afternoon

Sunday Morning

Sunday Afternoon

My availability changes from week to week

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your availability?

❤️ A LITTLE TIME GOES A LONG WAY

To be considered an Active HCHS Volunteer, we ask for a commitment of at least 2 hours per month. Even a couple of hours can make a meaningful difference for the animals in our care.

Are you able to commit to at least 2 hours of volunteering per month?

How often do you anticipate volunteering? *

❤️ HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP?

Pick as many areas as interest you. You do not have to choose just one, and we can help you explore different volunteer roles over time.

I would love to help with:

Dog Walking & Enrichment

Feline Enrichment & Socialization

Animal Care & Cleaning

Laundry & Shelter Support

Administrative / Office Work

Community Outreach & Adoption Events

STAY / Pet Retention Program Support

Community Cat Outreach

Community Cat Trapping

Yard Work / Groundskeeping / Maintenance

Fundraising & Special Events

Photography / Animal Photos

Social Media / Creative Assistance

Animal Transportation

Donation Organization

Repairs / Special Projects

I'm Happy to Help Wherever I'm Needed

🐾 Not sure where you fit?
That's completely okay. Some volunteers come in knowing exactly what they want to do, while others discover their favorite role after getting started.

🐕🐈 ANIMAL EXPERIENCE & COMFORT LEVEL

Experience is helpful, but it is not required. We just want to understand what feels comfortable to you so we can set you up for success.

Tell us about your experience interacting with animals. *

Which of the following are you comfortable helping with?

Small Dogs *

Large Dogs *

Puppies *

Cats *

Kittens *

Shy or Nervous Animals *

High-Energy Animals *

Cleaning Animal Areas *

Walking Dogs *

Handling Animals on Leash *

Giving Enrichment / Playtime *

Working Around Animal Noise *

I Am Open to Learning *

I'm Not Sure Yet *

Have you volunteered with another organization in the past? Please tell us about that experience. *

First volunteer experience? That's perfectly okay. Everyone starts somewhere.

What is your preferred method of communication?

Text Message *

Email *

Phone Call *

HCHS Volunteer Facebook Group *

Would you like to be added to the private HCHS Volunteer Facebook Group? *

📣 Stay in the loop.
Volunteer opportunities can include regular shelter help, adoption events, community programs, special projects, and occasional last-minute needs. Choosing more than one communication method can help you hear about opportunities that fit your schedule.

🛡️ SAFETY, TRUST & VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

A few important things help us keep our animals, volunteers, staff, and community safe.

🔎 Background Check

For the safety of our animals, staff, volunteers, and community, Huntington County Humane Society may conduct a background check as part of the volunteer approval process.

Certain criminal history, including offenses that present a safety concern, may affect volunteer eligibility.

Background Check Authorization *

Please acknowledge each of the following volunteer expectations.

I understand that working around animals may involve risks including scratches, bites, falls, allergic reactions, or other injuries. *

I understand that animal behavior can sometimes be unpredictable. *

I agree to follow HCHS safety procedures and staff instructions while volunteering. *

I agree to treat animals, staff, volunteers, visitors, and members of the public respectfully. *

I understand that I may only perform volunteer tasks that I have been approved or trained to perform. *

I understand that submitting this application does not automatically guarantee acceptance into the HCHS volunteer program. *

🐾 SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS.
We want volunteering to be rewarding, fun, and safe. Training, staff direction, and animal-specific restrictions are there to protect both you and the animals in our care.

HCHS occasionally takes photos or videos during volunteer activities, events, and shelter projects. May we use images or video that include you for HCHS social media, website, or promotional materials? *

✍️ ONE LAST STEP

Review your application, sign below, and send it our way. We’re excited to learn more about you!

Please Sign Here

Date *

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READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK?

By submitting this application, you’re taking the first step toward becoming part of the HCHS volunteer team.

Every hour matters. Every helping hand matters. And every person willing to help gives us the ability to do more for the animals and people who depend on us.

Thank you for choosing to share some of your time with HCHS.

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO HELP HCHS

Every volunteer helps us provide cleaner spaces, more enrichment, more exercise, more community support, more adoption opportunities, and more individual attention for the animals who depend on us.

YOUR TIME MATTERS HERE. ❤️ Whether you give us two hours a month or become one of the familiar faces our animals see every week, your time helps us do more.

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MINOR VOLUNTEER NOTICE Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while volunteering with Huntington County Humane Society.