Author: Events and Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley Douglas

How do volunteers help at the Lynchburg Humane Society?

Volunteers play an important role in the day to day here at the Center for Pets. They help out each department with small tasks that make a big difference. It is a huge weight lifted off of staff knowing we have volunteers to support us in caring for the pets. Just last year our volunteers donated over 7,200 hours to help us at the Center for Pets and Spay Neuter Clinic.

What can an animal shelter volunteer help with?

There’s a long list of things that a volunteer can do to make a difference! For example volunteers can help our Pet Care team with keeping things neat and organized. Whether that be with helping with morning cleaning, or pitching in in our laundry room. 

Volunteers are also able to help out our Foster team and our Medical/Clinic teams! During kitten season our Foster and Medical team can always use the extra hands in making sure those little ones are getting weighed daily while waiting to go into foster care.

Other departments that are always happy to have the volunteer help are; Administration, Adoptions, and Pet Help. 

Need some pet love? Volunteers get to spend time with our furry friends as well! We have cat socialization as well as a dog walking program! Get all the cuddles in from the four legged friends while also providing them with enrichment activities.

How do you get involved volunteering at the Lynchburg Humane Society?

Anyone interested in volunteering can apply here. There are three different types of volunteers, make sure to pick the one that best applies to you. You can also email [email protected] with any volunteer questions.