Iowa County Humane Society

Serving the animals and citizens of Iowa County and its surrounding communities

  Weekly Shift Volunteer Application

The following are entry level adult volunteer positions with a weekly 2-4 hour shift.  The average minimum commitment for a volunteer position is 6 months. 

• Feline Friend - Assists with socialization, enrichment and other daily shift assignments
• Canine Companion - must be 18 years old and complete training with Kennel Manager
• Animal Support Crew - help prepare for daily opening by assisting the kennel staff with daily animal care tasks. These tasks may include sweeping, mopping, doing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning litter boxes, etc.
• Shelter Support Crew - Assist the shelter staff with office related tasks
• Gardening & Maintenance - if you have a green thumb or have carpentry, plumbing, or maintenance skills, we would like to talk to you. Maintenance and gardening needs are not seasonal, but ongoing year-round.
• Fundraising Assistant - assist the director and staff with various fundraising activities such as raffles, bake sales, dog washes, etc. 
• Flexi-teer - asked to come in on an as needed basis to provide assistance with special tasks or special projects, odd jobs, etc., for limited periods of time.
• Driver - must be 18 years or older with a clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Available on a weekly basis to transport animals to and/or from appointments at area vet clinics, spay/neuter clinics, etc. Other assignments might include picking up donations of goods, transferring goods to other facilities, etc.

Greater availability will increase your chances to be selected for your preferred volunteer position.

New volunteers are offered a volunteer position when: 

• The position is identified as of interest by the new volunteer.
• There are open shifts that match the new volunteers availability
• Any requirement of previous experience is met
• For your safety and that of the animals, it is critical that you be matched with a position that is appropriate given any limitations you may have.

For a printed version of this application, click here.

Full Legal Name *
Birth Date *
Phone *
What is your primary and preferred method of communications? *	----PhoneEmail
Majority of communication from ICHS is done by email. Please list the best email for this communication.
How did you hear about us? *
Have you volunteered with Iowa County Humane Society in the past? *	----YesNo
If yes, what did you previously do?
Have you worked or volunteered at any other animal rescue or humane society? *	----YesNo
If so, please tell us about your experience working or volunteering at another humane society or animal rescue. What is the organization, what did you do and when did you help them?
Do any of the above have any physical limitations or allergies that could affect their ability to perform certain tasks? *	----YesNo
If yes, please explain:
Which of these animals do you have experience with? *	----DogsCatsBothNone of the above
Are you retired? *	----YesNoPartially
Is this application to fulfill "School Community Service" community service? *	----YesNo
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? *	----YesNo
Is this application to fulfill "Court Ordered" community service? *	----YesNo
Please select every position you are interested in. *	Feline Friend - Cat Socialization PM Shifts  Canine Companion - Dog Training, must be 18 yrs old  Animal Support Crew - Daily cleaning starts at 9AM  Shelter Support Crew - Office tasks AM/PM shifts  Gardening & Maintenance - AM/PM Shifts  Fundraising Assistant - Various times  Flexi-teer - Special tasks  Driver - Must be 18 yrs old
Out of these selections, what is your 1st choice: *	----Feline FriendCanine CompanionAnimal Support CrewShelter Support CrewGardening & MaintenanceFundraising AssistantFlexi-teerDriver
Second Choice	----Feline FriendCanine CompanionAnimal Support CrewShelter Support CrewGardening & MaintenanceFundraising AssistantFlexi-teerDriver
Third Choice	----Feline FriendCanine CompanionAnimal Support CrewShelter Support CrewGardening & MaintenanceFundraising AssistantFlexi-teerDriver
If we cannot offer you one of the position choices you have just identified, can we place you in a position where the need for help is greatest? *	----YesNo
Availability: 1st choice *	----Monday 9AM - 11AMMonday 11AM - 1PMMonday 1PM - 3PMMonday 3PM - 5PMTuesday 9AM - 11AMTuesday 11AM - 1PMTuesday 1PM - 3PMTuesday 3PM - 5PMWednesday 9AM - 11AMWednesday 11AM - 1PMWednesday 1PM - 3PMWednesday 3PM - 5PMThurday 9AM - 11AMThurday 11AM - 1PMThurday 1PM - 3PMThurday 3PM - 5PMFriday 9AM - 11AMFriday 11AM - 1PMFriday 1PM - 3PMFriday 3PM - 5PMSaturday 9AM - 11AMSaturday 11AM - 1PMSaturday 1PM - 3PMSunday 9AM - 11AMSunday 11AM - 1PM
Availability: 2nd choice	----Monday 9AM - 11AMMonday 11AM - 1PMMonday 1PM - 3PMMonday 3PM - 5PMTuesday 9AM - 11AMTuesday 11AM - 1PMTuesday 1PM - 3PMTuesday 3PM - 5PMWednesday 9AM - 11AMWednesday 11AM - 1PMWednesday 1PM - 3PMWednesday 3PM - 5PMThurday 9AM - 11AMThurday 11AM - 1PMThurday 1PM - 3PMThurday 3PM - 5PMFriday 9AM - 11AMFriday 11AM - 1PMFriday 1PM - 3PMFriday 3PM - 5PMSaturday 9AM - 11AMSaturday 11AM - 1PMSaturday 1PM - 3PMSunday 9AM - 11AMSunday 11AM - 1PM
Availability: 3rd choice	----Monday 9AM - 11AMMonday 11AM - 1PMMonday 1PM - 3PMMonday 3PM - 5PMTuesday 9AM - 11AMTuesday 11AM - 1PMTuesday 1PM - 3PMTuesday 3PM - 5PMWednesday 9AM - 11AMWednesday 11AM - 1PMWednesday 1PM - 3PMWednesday 3PM - 5PMThurday 9AM - 11AMThurday 11AM - 1PMThurday 1PM - 3PMThurday 3PM - 5PMFriday 9AM - 11AMFriday 11AM - 1PMFriday 1PM - 3PMFriday 3PM - 5PMSaturday 9AM - 11AMSaturday 11AM - 1PMSaturday 1PM - 3PMSunday 9AM - 11AMSunday 11AM - 1PM
Is there anything else you think we should know?
Please check each box after reading: *	I understand this is for a minimum commitment of 6 months.  I understand I am volunteering my time and will not be compensated for my time.  I understand and appreciate there are risks and dangers that are involved in this work, especially the work involving handling or otherwise dealing with untamed or untrained dogs or cats.
By typing my name, I certify that the information I have given is true and I have not misrepresented my interests. *
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Iowa County Humane Society
305 Co. Rd. YZ
P.O. Box 195
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Phone: 608-935-1381
Fax: 608-935-2884
e-mail: office@ichs.net

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