Volunteer at EHS
An Opportunity to Make a Difference
Volunteers are the driving force that stands right alongside our dedicated staff at the Erie Humane Society. Their commitment, compassion, and teamwork are essential to the success of our mission to provide second chances to animals in need. As an invaluable extension of our daily operations, volunteers assist with socialization, exercise, essential shelter tasks, and fundraising events. Their efforts enhance the quality of care we provide and ensure every animal receives the attention, enrichment, and love they deserve on their journey to a forever home. We are always looking to expand our network with community members interested in getting involved.
Opportunities Available
There are plenty of opportunities available for you to get involved at EHS! Our volunteer coordinator will work with you to identify your areas of interest and assist you with committing to a volunteer role that fits your schedule and lifestyle.
Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
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Cats
Socialization, enrichment, and exercising shelter cats
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Dogs
Socialization, enrichment, and exercising shelter dogs
Walking dogs around the EHS Campus
Playing in EHS dog parks
Playgroups with EHS dogs (additional training required)
Doggy day trips
Running with shelter dogs -
Around the Shelter and Beyond
Laundry assistance
Grounds maintenance
General cleaning and organizing
Transport driving -
Fundraisers and Events
Assist with any help needed to execute fundraisers and events organized by or in support of EHS
Join Our Volunteer Team!
Complete a Volunteer Interest Form
Notify our volunteer coordinators of your interest in getting involved with EHS by submitting a volunteer interest form. They will reach out to you, once they've reviewed your form, to discuss the program and orientation opportunities.
Attend Orientation
Attend a volunteer orientation session to see if our program is a good fit for you. We hold orientations approximately every other month. Orientations go over the mission and goals of the Humane Society, explain current volunteer opportunities, and includes a tour of the shelter.
Requirements
- Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer independently.
- Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian volunteer at all times. Junior volunteers should be at least 6 years old.
- To remain "active", you must volunteer a minimum of two (2) times per month.
- BONUS PERK! Volunteers with an "active" status receive 10% off merchandise in our Wags to Riches retail shop!
