Volunteers help us in all dimensions at the HSLC including:

• Animal care and socialization
• Dog walking and obedience
• Cleaning
• Planning and managing events
• Hosting tours and speaking to community groups
• Posting animals available for adoption on Petfinder
• Designing and maintaining the HSLC website
• Veterinary technician roles
• Systems administration
• Graphic design
• Foster homes

We invite adult, junior (14-18 years old), and family volunteers (families with children between the ages of 8-14) to participate. Involving children in our programs is especially important because we believe it is at this age that philanthropic involvement can extend into adulthood.

The Humane Society of Livingston County encourages the participation of volunteers who support the following mission: “To assist our communities by providing pet adoption services, lost and found assistance, and education on the humane treatment, responsible pet ownership, and overpopulation of companion animals”.

Why Volunteer?

• Make a difference in the lives of homeless pets
• Develop new skills while exploring the field of animal welfare
• Meet new people with similar interests
• Acquire experience for future endeavors

Most importantly, volunteering will make life brighter for the pets in our care, and better for the people and animals in our community.

Guidelines

• Requirements: Volunteers must have a special love for animals.
• Equal Opportunity: The HSLC's volunteer program offers many diverse opportunities for volunteers, and we welcome and encourage participation from all sectors of the community.
• The first step to becoming a volunteer it to attend an orientation to familiarize participants with the general policies and functions of the HSLC. Following the orientation a training session will be scheduled.
• Release of Liability: All volunteers must sign a release of liability form before volunteering.
• Time Commitment: We ask volunteers to donate a minimum of 4 hours every two weeks.
• Training: Volunteers will receive the appropriate training from a Volunteer Coordinator and/or the appropriate experienced volunteer.
• Please call to sign up for the next volunteer orientation (517) 552-8050 voicemail box #52. Thank you!