Gananoque and District Humane Society

What services does your organization provide?
Domestic animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming.

Do you have any age requirements?
Generally 16. Anyone under 16 who wishes to volunteer in our Shelter must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
No

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
For assistance in the Shelter we need 6 hours per week. Assistance outside the Shelter varies according to the project and the volunteer's time available.

Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer?
All volunteers must enjoy animals, be physically capable of handling the work and be prepared to work efficiently in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
No

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
Direct animal care and administration in the Shelter. Marketing, fundraising, publicity, public relations and adoption promotion outside the Shelter.

Is there any training provided for volunteers?
Training is hands on by demonstration and coaching from experienced volunteers.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
Daily, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, cleaning, feeding, socializing animals in the Shelter and cleaning the Shelter itself. Weekly participation in fund raising and promotional events.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Gananoque and District Humane Society?
All volunteers have the joy of helping those with no where else to turn. Volunteers learn to work independently in a very busy environment. Initiative and leadership skills are honed on every project we run. Our Humane Society operates like a normal small business even though we are a charity. Every volunteer has the opportunity to choose an area of service that encompasses all the opportunities available in a small business.

Do you accept high school students?
It takes about 40 hours to train a Shelter volunteer fully. High School students who are willing to take on hard work and make a commitment of at least 80 hours will be considered on their merits.