VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us at MCHS! Volunteers mean a lot to us. However, at this time we are accepting volunteer applications on an as-needed basis only. This is to ensure that we can provide meaningful opportunities, and fill positions when they are most needed. We will announce, via Facebook and Instagram, whenever we are recruiting for specific volunteer positions, and applications will be accepted online at that time. Thank you for your interest in helping us.
We value you!
Through the invaluable contributions of our volunteers, MCHS fulfills its mission of engaging the community and supporting animals. Volunteers are esteemed partners and essential assets, and we are committed to ensuring a fulfilling experience at MCHS.
While embracing the noble cause of animal welfare, it's crucial that volunteers acknowledge the inherent risks involved. Therefore, all volunteers must demonstrate certain required competencies to ensure the well-being and safety of both people and animals at MCHS. Click here to learn about the essential capabilities required of volunteers at MCHS.
Interested in helping out? Here are some of our opportunities:
As a volunteer, you are expected to:
- Be 18 years of age and over. If you are younger than 18, there are other ways to get involved. (Events/Paws in the Park)
- Commit to 6 months of volunteering, with a minimum of 4 hours per month. Volunteer opportunities outside the rescue have different time commitments.
- Read, understand, and agree to detailed policy and protocol information.
- Be able to receive and reply to emails via our volunteer database (Volgistics) - most communication is done via email.
- Bring certain physical, mental, and emotional capabilities to ensure the safety of people and animals at all times.
- Communicate courteously and professionally, and provide a positive service experience for our patrons.
- Understand and fulfill all responsibilities of the volunteer role independently, with little to no supervision.
- Able to physically fulfill the duties of their volunteer role.
