Groups of 4-10 people.
OHS provides groups of 4-10 adults or youth groups of 4-10 youth and 2 chaperones an exciting and rewarding one-time volunteer experience at the Oregon Humane Society.
Who can participate?
People 12 years of age or older who can squat, stand, bend, lift and twist for long periods of time can volunteer at OHS. Youth under 12 years of age cannot volunteer at OHS.
When can a youth group volunteer?
Group volunteer sessions are generally available Tuesdays-Saturdays from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm and occasionally from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Tuesdays-Fridays.
Can groups volunteer
more than one time?
Multiple visits are welcome, but are limited to twice a month. If group participants are the same for all visits after the initial volunteer session, subsequent visits will consist of direct work with the animals.
What does this group visit include?
Visits are 2 hours in length and begin with a 45 minute training/tour that includes information on the shelter and animal handling skills. After training, the volunteer session includes approximately 45 minutes of visiting time with the dogs in our outside yards (dress accordingly) and approximately 30 minutes of visiting time in colony rooms with the cats. While visiting with the animals, volunteers help with animal socialization (petting, exercising, and grooming) and cleaning (scooping poop, etc.). Socializing the animals helps us provide them with social skills that help them get adopted and the attention they desire.
Important: In September through early November 2009, dog socialization will occur inside in our kennels. Volunteers will be visiting within the kennel enclosure which is small and can be noisy. Volunteers should be prepared to encounter dogs that may bark and jump.
