You can be a valuable asset to
the lives of these homeless cats and dogs. It is an excellent
life experience, and very much appreciated, whether it is an
hour a week, one day per week, or more.
We need quality volunteer personnel
who are dedicated, responsible, honorable, and who will provide
the service they commit to. We strive for pride of excellence
at RVHS.
Not all volunteer activity involves
direct contact with the animals, but yet is vitally important
to help us provide a top quality sanctuary for them.
If you are interested in being
a part of our team, please contact our Office Manager during
business hours listed above.
Some of our volunteer opportunites
include:
Adoption Outreach
We need dedicated, responsible
animal-loving people, with knowledge and empathy for both dogs
and cats, to be Rogue Valley Humane Society Representatives at
Medford's PetsMart store. This includes safe, enclosed transport
of animals to and from PetsMart in Medford, remaining on-site
for the day (Saturday), being available to provide available
info about them to those interested, handing out business cards,
directing people to look at our RVHS notebook maintained there.
This is a highly public representation of our sanctuary. Proper
manners with the public, gentle, secure handling of the animals,
safe driving record and habits, as well as the other above-mentioned
qualities, are required.
Customer Care/Front Desk
Assistant
Front Office basic support for
when we get swamped! Please contact our Office Manager for specific
needs in this area.
Equipment Maintenance
Cleaning cages, kennels, etc
Dog Exercising
Walking, playing with, and generally
giving dogs much-needed attention and positive human contact
to help them become more adoptable
Cat Socialization
Gently soothe, comfort, and play
with cats to help them overcome the trauma of relocation transition
and to help ease them through their natural fear of unfamiliar
humans
Feeding and Watering Dogs
It is vital to ensure that the
dogs have fresh water at least 2x daily in cleaned bowls. You
may volunteer to water dogs once or twice daily, with specific
days to be arranged with Volunteer Coordinator in charge. Feeding
schedule, arranged with Volunteer Coordinator in charge
Grounds Maintenance
Performing minor repairs, painting,
tree/shrub planting and care, general groundskeeping
Thrift Shop
We are in the process of completely
renovating and re-organizing our Thrift Shop. Hands may be needed
to help us in all areas of such an endeavor.
Download Word doc - Thrift
Shop Volunteer Application
Empathy Education Development
Coordinators
We need people to assist in developing
and teaching such topics as Responsible Pet Ownership and Empathy
for Dogs and Cats, for schools and other community outlets.
Fundraising
Help plan, promote, and staff
events to raise awareness, distribute literature, and raise money
for our sanctuary
Pet Transportation
Safely driving dogs and cats
to appointments for veterinary needs, grooming, etc.
Everybody is good at something.
Your something, no matter how unimportant you may think it is,
can probably help our shelter and the animals find a good home.
If you love animals, contact the staff at the RVHS and offer
your help. You'll be surprised how useful you can be.
Download Word doc - Shelter
Volunteer Application