Iowa County Humane Society Volunteer Application

Weekly Shift Volunteer Application

The following are entry level adult volunteer positions with a weekly 2-4 hour shift. The average minimum commitment for a volunteer position is 6 months.

Feline Friend - Assists with socialization, enrichment and other daily shift assignments
Canine Companion - must be 18 years old and complete training with Kennel Manager
Animal Support Crew - help prepare for daily opening by assisting the kennel staff with daily animal care tasks. These tasks may include sweeping, mopping, doing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning litter boxes, etc.
Shelter Support Crew - Assist the shelter staff with office related tasks
Gardening & Maintenance - if you have a green thumb or have carpentry, plumbing, or maintenance skills, we would like to talk to you. Maintenance and gardening needs are not seasonal, but ongoing year-round.
Fundraising Assistant - assist the director and staff with various fundraising activities such as raffles, bake sales, dog washes, etc.
Flexi-teer - asked to come in on an as needed basis to provide assistance with special tasks or special projects, odd jobs, etc., for limited periods of time.
Driver - must be 18 years or older with a clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Available on a weekly basis to transport animals to and/or from appointments at area vet clinics, spay/neuter clinics, etc. Other assignments might include picking up donations of goods, transferring goods to other facilities, etc.

Greater availability will increase your chances to be selected for your preferred volunteer position.

New volunteers are offered a volunteer position when:

The position is identified as of interest by the new volunteer.
There are open shifts that match the new volunteers availability
Any requirement of previous experience is met
For your safety and that of the animals, it is critical that you be matched with a position that is appropriate given any limitations you may have.

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Dodgeville

Iowa County Humane Society
305 Co. Rd. YZ
Dodgeville, WI. 53533

Phone: 608-935-1381
Fax: 608-935-2884
e-mail: office@ichs.net

For additional contacts go to:
Board of Directors and Staff

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ICHS Hours:

Business by appointment only. We are closed to the public for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.

Are you able to make at least a 6-month commitment? *
Are you able to volunteer in a weekly shift that is the same day and same time for at least a 3-month period? *
Full Legal Name *
Birth Date *
Phone *
What is your primary and preferred method of communications? *
Majority of communication from ICHS is done by email. Please list the best email for this communication.
How did you hear about us? *
Have you volunteered with Iowa County Humane Society in the past? *
If yes, what did you previously do?
Have you worked or volunteered at any other animal rescue or humane society? *
If so, please tell us about your experience working or volunteering at another humane society or animal rescue. What is the organization, what did you do and when did you help them?
Do any of the above have any physical limitations or allergies that could affect their ability to perform certain tasks? *
If yes, please explain:
Which of these animals do you have experience with? *
Are you retired? *
Is this application to fulfill "School Community Service" community service? *
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? *
Is this application to fulfill "Court Ordered" community service? *
Please select every position you are interested in. *	Feline Friend - Cat Socialization PM Shifts Canine Companion - Dog Training, must be 18 yrs old Animal Support Crew - Daily cleaning starts at 9AM Shelter Support Crew - Office tasks AM/PM shifts Gardening & Maintenance - AM/PM Shifts Fundraising Assistant - Various times Flexi-teer - Special tasks Driver - Must be 18 yrs old
Out of these selections, what is your 1st choice: *
Second Choice
Third Choice
If we cannot offer you one of the position choices you have just identified, can we place you in a position where the need for help is greatest? *
Availability: 1st choice *
Availability: 2nd choice
Availability: 3rd choice
Is there anything else you think we should know?
Please check each box after reading: *	I understand this is for a minimum commitment of 6 months. I understand I am volunteering my time and will not be compensated for my time. I understand and appreciate there are risks and dangers that are involved in this work, especially the work involving handling or otherwise dealing with untamed or untrained dogs or cats.
By typing my name, I certify that the information I have given is true and I have not misrepresented my interests. *
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Iowa County Humane Society

Partner Websites:

Local Communities

Volunteer Login

Find out more about volunteering byclicking here!

Employment Opportunities:

KENNEL ASSISTANT

apply here

Find out more about volunteering by
clicking here!