Volunteer Opportunities

The following is a list of volunteer opportunities with the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Click on the title to download the pdf of the position:

  • Feline Friends: Help groom and provide stimulation for cats & keep their kennels clean. Assist the shelter staff clean cages in the mornings.
  • Adoption Counselor Assistant: Counsel and screen potential adopters and help place the appropriate animal(s) into a loving home. Staff off-site adoption events where duties include caring for animals, transportation of animals, counseling prospective adopters, educate the public on topics of pet care, spaying and neutering, and HSCO services.
  • Canine Companions: Volunteers provide exercise and companionship for adoptable dogs.
  • Clerical Assistant: Assist shelter staff with office duties such as filing, making copies, filling adoption packet, etc...
  • Animal Shelter Greeter: Welcome shelter visitors and point them in the right direction, dispense literature and general information, and make sure the first face they see is a happy one.
  • Events & Community Outreach: Provide information about responsible pet ownership at community events, schools, and other opportunities to disseminate information to the community.
  • Thrift Store: Assist in sorting, displaying, and sales of items at our Thrift Store. Assisting with weekly furniture pick-up is an additional volunteer opportunity. Our Thrift Store provides 1/3 of our revenue. Also: Donation Door Receiver and Furniture Pickup
  • Foster Home Care Program: Provide a temporary home for cats and dogs, kittens and puppies.
  • Handyperson: Assist shelter staff when building and grounds projects arise.
  • Work from Home: Help with occasional clerical duties or special projects that can be done at home.
  • Photo Assistant: To assist staff and pet photographer in taking quality pictures of the adoptable animals.
  • Vet Clinic Assistant: To assist clinic staff with cleaning, surgery prep, and other tasks to streamline clinic procedures.

Some volunteer opportunities may require additional training and /or qualifications.