Help us out by either fostering an animal or volunteering at the
shelter.  Click on the links to right to fill out an application.
Humane Society of Putnam County
Animal Care Volunteer: Must attend at least one training session. Some activities require
experience or expertise. We depend on these volunteers to keep payroll expenses down.  
 
-Cleaning Kennels & Cages
-Walking Dogs
-Bathing Dogs
-Socializing Cats

-Clipping nails

-Training Dogs

-Transporting animals for spay/neuter

-Laundry


Adoption Volunteer: Must attend at least one training session to understand HSPC policies and
procedures

-Help with adoptions at Shelter
-Help with offsite adoptions at Pet Smart in Plainfield & possibly locations in county

-Perform pre and post adoption visitations to homes

-Visit potential foster homes

Fundraising: No training or experience needed. Only prerequisite is the love of our companion
animals
-Assist in organizing events
-Assist during events
-Stuffing envelopes


Administrative : If you have a certain talent, this is where you can help
-Update website

-Help with quarterly newsletter (write stories, update mailing list, prepare mailings)

-Help with maintenance, repairs and updating shelter facilities


Community Outreach: Great opportunities to help promote our cause in Putnam County  
-Go out into the Community to distribute educational materials or give presentations
-Help with school and youth groups visiting the shelter

-Help prepare educational materials

-Help with offsite microchip clinics
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES