Our Animals Depend on Volunteers

The animals at the Calgary Humane Society have a warm, safe place to sleep, full food bowls and are surrounded by concerned, loving people. Staff and volunteers take great pride and satisfaction in being able to save lives, to reduce pain and suffering and to give animals a second chance. By becoming a Calgary Humane Society volunteer, you can share this sense of satisfaction.

Volunteers are an integral part of all services offered by the Calgary Humane Society and every animal benefits from their commitment and dedication.

Who Can Volunteer

If you are over 16 years of age and want to help the animals - you can apply!

What Do You Need to Do?

• Register for and attend a Volunteer Information Night (Submit form below or mail us a letter of intent). It is essential to learn all about the Calgary Humane Society and the different volunteer positions available.
• Assess your values. Do they fit with those of the Calgary Humane Society? The mission of the Calgary Humane Society is to foster the humane treatment of animals, and promote values which demonstrate respect for animals.
• Determine how much time you are able to give. As a volunteer you will be asked to commit to a minimum of six months of service. Many positions require a weekly commitment of a minimum of two hours but there are also opportunities with less structured time requirements.
• Complete your volunteer application form (received at the information night) and submit it to the Manager of Volunteer Resources.
• Attend your personal interview to determine an appropriate volunteer placement.
• Begin to make a difference for the animals.

Apply to Attend an Information Night

In order to become a volunteer we need you to provide the information outlined below. Once we receive your submission, we will determine whether or not your interests and availability match our needs. If they do, you will be notified two weeks prior to the Information Night and will be invited to attend.

You may use the following form, or submit a letter of intent that provides the information outlined below.

Name
Phone
E-mail
I would like to attend the Volunteer Information Night on: Monday, February 9 at 6:30pm Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30pm
Reasons for wanting to volunteer
Your three strongest characteristics or attributes
Your animal handling experience
Optional copy of your résumé

I am available to make a weekly commitment Yes No
I am available	weekdays weekends	during	any time mornings afternoons evenings

I am interested in (up to 3 choices)

	Administrative Assistant - can help with data entry and office duties in many different CHS departments.
	Admissions Assistant - Work with the staff to admit animals to the shelter, take telephone inquiries and reunite animals with their families. Extensive training and weekly commitment required.
	Adoption Assistant - Assist the customers to find their newest family member by giving them information about the animals and arranging visits. Extensive training and weekly commitment required.
	Animal Care Assistant - Help us take care of the basic needs of the animals, help keep them comfortable and reduce their stress. Weekly commitment required.
	Animal Bios - Are you a creative writer? We need your skills to best showcase our animals on the website.
	Bunny Hugger - Dogs aren't the only ones who need exercise. Bunnies need exercise every day too! Weekly commitment required.
	Coin Boxes - An excellent opportunity for those who have limited time but would like to raise funds for the homeless animals.
	Dog Training Assistant - A great opportunity to learn more about dog training! Extensive training and weekly commitment required.
	Dog Walker - Provide exercise by walking our dogs around our neighbourhood, fun for the dor and you! Requires training, good physical stamina and a weekly commitment.
	Education Leader - Speak to children and adults about responsible pet care. Provide educational tours of the facility. Must have a very flexible schedule. Minimum one year commitment due to extensive training.
	Foster Parent - Provide full-time temporary home for animals requiring short-term care or training.
	Kids for Animals Club Leader - Supervise and work with kids aged 8 to 11 years or 12 to 16 years in many club acvities. One Saturday per month commitment plus planning time from September through June.
	Kitty Karma - Cuddling, grooming and TLC help keep our cats' stress levels low. Weekly commitment required.
	Kong Program - Stuff Kong toys to give to our dogs and cats. This program helps keep our dogs and cats occupied and reduces stress levels. Weekly commitment required.
	Meet Your Match Assessor - Help us determine if our dogs are Busy Bees of Couch Potatoes. This program helps us make better matches between potential adopters and our dogs Training and weekly commitment required.
	Special and Community Events, Casinos and Displays - Lots of fun for those who can't commit to regular shifts.
	Stress Buster - Spend some one-on-one time with a dog, stress release for you both. Weekly commitment required.
	Surgery Prep Assistant - Learn to prepare animals for surgery. Must be available weekday mornings. Training and weekly commitment required.
	Surgery Release Attendant - Learn the in's and out's of sending animals home after surgery. Must be available weekday afternoons. Training and weekly commitment required.
	Vet Assistant - Assisting vets with daily basic health checks. Training and weekly commitment required.
	Indicates high need
	Indicates weekday need