Volunteer

We are NOT accepting new volunteers at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are updating our policies for volunteering, and are getting caught up on all the applications we have currently. Thank you for the support and understanding! Please check back in the future.

Volunteers work along our staff helping to care for our animals. Without the help of volunteers, the shelter wouldn’t be able help over 1,000 homeless and unwanted pets each year.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Dog Interaction – walking, grooming & socializing dogs.
• Cat Care – cleaning cages, grooming, socializing & organizing cat room.
• Foster Care – provide a temporary home for an animal recovering from medical trauma, pregnant moms, moms & newborns, orphans, seniors or under-socialized pets. Learn more information about fostering. To become a foster, download the Foster Application.
• Grounds keeping – gardening, weeding & maintaining walking path.
• Maintenance – basic repairs, painting & carpentry.
• Pet Photography – take pictures of animals for ID cards & website.
• People 4 Paws – volunteer at events and share information about South Wood County Humane Society with networks.
• Animal Transporter – driving animals to off site locations.

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

Please out the form below to become a SWCHS volunteer. Applications must be 16 years or older and provide a valid ID. Upon completion, our staff will review your application and contact you soon. We appreciate your support!

**NEW CHANGES** Effective May 16th, 2022 *

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What type of volunteer position are you interested in? (Please check all that apply) *

Dog Interaction (Dog walking, grooming, socializing)

Cat Care (Cleaning cages, grooming socializing, organizing cat rooms)

Photography (Taking pictures of the animals for ID cards and website)

People For Paws (Helping with fundraising and organizing events)

Animal Transporter (driving animals to off site locations)

Cat room attendant (greeting clients coming in to meet cats, assisting with questions)

These are the times available for volunteering.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or any animal related violations *

No

Yes, please explainYes, please explain

Do you have any health issues or restrictions that SWCHS should be aware of while you are volunteering? *

No

Yes, please explainYes, please explain

Are you current on your Tetanus Vaccination? (Proof will be required) *

No

Yes, date administeredYes, date administered

I opt into receiving emails about upcoming events, updates on the shelter, other volunteer needs, etc. *

No

Yes

In consideration of my participation in activities of the South Wood County Humane Society (SWCHS), I do agree to hold free from any and all liability the SWCHS and its officers, employees, and members. I do release and forever discharge any rights and claims for damages or injuries, which I may hereafter incur, arising out of or connected with my participation in any activities or duties of the SWCHS. I declare myself to be physically sound and medically able to participate in the activities of the SWCHS.

Yes

No

In consideration of my participation in activities of the South Wood County Humane Society (SWCHS), I do agree to hold free from any and all liability the SWCHS and its officers, employees and members. I do release and forever discharge any rights and claims for damages or injuries, which I may hereafter incur, arising out of or connected with my participation in any activities or duties of the SWCHS. By submitting my application, I declare myself to be physically sound and medically able to participate in the activities of SWCHS.

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