volunteering
Corporate and Community Groups
The Youth and Community Group Volunteer Department provides corporate and community groups of up to 10 people an exciting and rewarding one-time volunteer experience at the Oregon Humane Society.
What do corporate group visits consist of?
Visits are two hours in length and begin with a a 45-minute training/tour that includes information on the shelter and animal handling skills. After training, the volunteer session includes 45 minutes of visiting time with the dogs in our outside yards (dress accordingly) and 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 litter boxes, etc.). Socializing the animals helps us provide them with social skills that help them get adopted and the attention they desire.
When can a corporate group volunteer?
Group volunteer sessions are generally available Tuesdays-Fridays during the hours of 10:00 am-3:00 pm and occasionally on Saturdays from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
Who can participate?
Members of corporate/community groups who are 18 years of age or older and can squat, stand, bend, lift and twist for long periods of time.
Can corporate 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.
How do corporate group members prepare for a visit?
All participants must wear long pants and closed toed shoes (tennis shoes/boots) when volunteering at the shelter and should leave valuables at home. All adult volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver release shortly after arrival at the shelter. Timeliness is important as all groups will be met promptly at start time in the front lobby.
How does one schedule a volunteer session for a corporate group?
To schedule volunteer experience, please contact the Youth and Community Group Volunteer Department directly using the contact information below.
Contact Information
Please contact the Youth and Community Group Volunteer Department at 503-416-5032 or email learn@oregonhumane.org
