Volunteer
How can I volunteer with the PEI Humane Society?
There are many ways to get involved at PEIHS, but if you’re interested in volunteering on-site at the shelter, here are a few things to keep in mind:
PEIHS Shelter Volunteers must:
- Be available to volunteer during our normal operating hours
- Mon – Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sat – Sun: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Understand that the shelter can be a busy, loud space to volunteer. Those who may not be comfortable working in such an environment may not enjoy their volunteer experience
- Fill in the foster volunteer application below
- If you are interested in fostering, you are asked to join the PEI Humane Society Foster Group on Facebook. All animals are placed in foster homes through this group. In order to volunteer as a foster. CLICK HERE TO JOIN
If one or more of the above requirements are not suitable for you, you may want to consider volunteering or getting involved in another capacity. Learn more about the different kinds of volunteers below!
Benefits for volunteers:
- The opportunity to support and work with the only animal shelter on Prince Edward Island
- Experience and training in animal handling and enrichment
- Reference letters (available by request only)
Volunteer Application
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If you have questions about volunteering at PEIHS, please email
volunteer@peihumanesociety.com
What kinds of voluteers work at the PEI Humane Society?
Fundraising Committee Volunteers
Committment:
- Committee members are members of the public who are looking to take an active part in fundraising for the PEI Humane Society.
- These volunteers are willing to support or host their own fundraising events in support of PEIHS.
- Committee volunteers attend regular meetings to learn about upcoming events and engage in the organization’s processes for fundraising.
- Committee members are often experienced volunteers who are excited to bring their expertise to the PEI Humane Society’s team. (Fundraising experience is not required)
Before participating as a volunteer, all individuals are required to:
- Complete our online volunteer application
- Attend a general volunteer orientation session at the shelter (approx 1 hour)
- Attend a shelter tour and hands-on training session (approx 1 hour)
Shelter Volunteers
Qualifications
- Shelter volunteers are interested in interacting with and supporting the care of animals at the PEI Humane Society
- From walking dogs, to scooping litter, to playing with bunnies and providing enrichment for animals, our shelter volunteers make life better for our animals
- Though experience is not required, there are a few things that shelter volunteers should know and be aware of before applying:
- Volunteers under 16 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when on-site.
- All volunteers should be comfortable working in a loud, busy environment.
- All volunteers should have the ability to work as a team member and independently.
- It is important that all volunteers are good communicators – with people and pets!
- Shelter volunteers can also volunteer as committee volunteers, or in other areas of operations here at PEIHS
Before participating as a volunteer, all individuals are required to:
- Complete our online volunteer application
- Attend a general volunteer orientation session at the shelter (approx 1 hour)
- Attend a shelter tour and hands-on training session (approx 1 hour)
Board of Directors
Qualifications
- Our Board of Directors is a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about our work at PEIHS and our position in the community
- The Board meets 10 times per year to discuss and approve elements of our operations here at PEIHS
- Board Members are also often fundraisers and volunteers themselves
- All board members are subject to an interview process
We accept applications to join the Board of Directors on a continuous basis, however all board positions are currently filled. Any applications submitted at this time will be considered for future roles and/or committee volunteers.
To put your name forward as a candidate for board service, see the application form below:
