South Suburban Humane Society · Volunteer Application

Are you at least 12 years old?

Volunteers between the ages of 12 and 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Are you willing to make a 6 month, 8 hour per month commitment? We ask that you serve 2 hours a week or 4 hours every other week.

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Are you willing to pay the $25 volunteer training fee?

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Have you volunteered for any other organizations?

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Please tell us about your previous volunteer experience including why you left.

Contact Information

Name

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First Name

Last Name

Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Where are you interested in volunteering?

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Please tell us which facility you are interested in volunteering at Chicago Heights or Homewood Adoption Center.

Organization/Employer

Some companies make DONATIONS based upon your volunteer hours, or even MATCH charitable gifts you make!

Email

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Verify Email

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Phone Number

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What's the best number to reach you?

Emergency Contact Information

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Name, Cell Phone, & Relationship

Interests, Availability, & Skills

Your Birthday

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Your Birthday is Required for our Records (MM/DD/YYYY)

Reason for Volunteering

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Please tell us why you would like to volunteer with SSHS. We do not accept court-ordered community service.

Interests & Skills

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Please indicate which opportunities interest you (select your top 3 choices)

Cat Socialization

Dog Walking & Socialization

Off-Site Adoption Events

Animal Fostering

Community Outreach/Fundraising

Office Assistant

Clinic Assistant (8am-1pm on Fridays)

Special Projects

Mechanical/Trade Work

Availability

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Please indicate the times you are usually able to volunteer

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Availability

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Please indicate the days you are usually able to volunteer

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Monday

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

I understand that I am not an employee of South Suburban Humane Society, its agents or Departments. I understand further that I will not receive any compensation and am not eligible for any coverage under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. No promises or contract exists between South Suburban Humane Society and the undersigned. I am serving as a Volunteer and understand that no obligations exist on the part of South Suburban Humane Society to compensate me in any way. This understanding applies to all volunteer activities that I may engage in with South Suburban Humane Society for the duration of the term of my volunteer work agreement.

By clicking "Submit", I acknowledge and agree to the terms of this agreement.

All volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. If you are under 12 but still want to help, contact our Volunteer Coordinator for fundraising and donation drive ideas.

All volunteers are required to make a 6 month, 8 hour per month commitment to volunteer at the shelter. If you are looking for a service project that only requires a few hours, contact our Volunteer Coordinator for ideas on how you can organize a fundraiser or donation drive.

Each volunteer must pay the required fee before they enter the program. This one-time administrative fee helps us cover the cost of the volunteer program, and includes a volunteer t-shirt and name badge.