Volunteer at CAHS

Volunteer

Have you considered volunteering for the Capital Area Humane Society lately? Not only will you learn about animals and get lots of licks and tail wags, but you will also meet others who share similar interests.

New this past September, new volunteers at the Capital Area Humane Society are having a whole new learning experience. With the advent of the Skills Training, Engagement & Practice for Success (STEPS) program volunteers will spend 25 hours learning about the mission of the Capital Area Humane Society as well as the fundamentals behind caring for the animals. Training classes will be offered, each consisting of 20 hours of interactive classroom/clinic learning and 5 hours of mentored volunteering. Class will take place on Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings. Attendance is required at all sessions to graduate and participate in the volunteer program. These classes are for adult volunteers as well as students age 12 and up.

At the conclusion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion as well as credit for 25 volunteer hours, which will fulfill the community service requirements for many local school systems. Volunteers wishing to continue to serve will be eligible to volunteer in entry level positions.

For more information, email jkendro@cahs-pets.org with "Volunteer Training Class" in the subject line.

Applications for the new STEPS training classes are available online at www.cahs-pets.org and at the shelter. The $25 fee includes a t-shirt, training manual and name badge. Applications are due three weeks prior to the start of the training class. These are competitive applications and space is limited, so submitting an application does not automatically mean you are in the class.

Class dates (must attend all class sessions):

Thursday class starting May 24 is now accepting applications:

Thursday, May 24, 4-8pm

Thursday, May 31, 4-8pm

Thursday, June 7, 4-8pm

Thursday, June 14, 4-8pm

Thursday, June 21, 4-8pm

Volunteer opportunities include:

Dog Care
Dog Training
Cat Care
Rabbit Care
Customer Care
Administrative Assistance
Special Events
And more!

Age Requirement

While the majority of our volunteers are age 16 or older, we do have junior volunteers, ages 12-15. All junior volunteers are required to work along side a parent, guardian or another adult volunteer partner over 21-years-old. The junior volunteer and their Adult Volunteer Partner will always volunteer as a team. It is important that all junior volunteers discuss becoming a Humane Society volunteer with an Adult Volunteer Partner before signing up for training class. Both partners must submit a STEPS application.

Humane Society volunteers ages 55 and up are eligible for special benefits available through RSVP, a program of Firstlink.

For More Information

For more information about volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Office by email or by phone (614) 777-7387, ext. 248.

Click here to learn more about humane education and community service opportunities if you are under the age of 12.