Volunteer
Do you want to volunteer with the PEI Humane Society?
Please read the below information to determine what kind of volunteering you are interested in and fill in the below-linked application.
By filling this application out, you will be added to our mailing list and contacted when the next Information Sessions are scheduled.
All volunteers will be asked to sign up and maintain a profile on Better Impact. This website allows volunteers to schedule shifts, train and communicate with our team.
To create your profile:
CLICK HERE IF YOU’RE ON A COMPUTER
CLICK HERE IF YOU’RE ON MOBILE
If you want to get involved by supporting us online, you can find us on Facebook: PEI Humane Society and Instagram: @pei_hs
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
To put your name forward as a candidate for board service, see the application form below:
