• Volunteer Opportunities

    OCHS relies heavily on volunteers. There are many opportunities to volunteer, and a variety of skills and talents are always in need. Volunteer interest forms may be found online, at the shelter and at our Thrift Shop on Bay Street. When the completed application has been received, the prospective volunteer will be contacted for an interview. Once the applicant has been accepted into our volunteer program, the staff will conduct initial training for the specific area the volunteer has been assigned to. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation that will be held at a later date.

  • Volunteer Roles

    We welcome volunteers of any age
    The following are just some of the tasks needing volunteer help.

  • Volunteer Application

  • Animal Shelter

     

    Our shelter depends on volunteers to assist the staff with the daily needs of our animals.

    • Cat and Kitten Area Cleaning
    • Cat and Kitten Socialization
    • Dog Kennel Cleaning
    • Dog Walkers / Socializing
    • Office Tasks
    • Spay/Neuter Recovery
    • Animal Transport
    • Foster Care Homes

  • Thrift Shop

     

    Our store on Bay Street provides the major support for our organization and our animals.

    • Cashier
    • Receive and sort goods
    • Moving and arrange merchandise
    • Pickup and delivery

  • Adult Volunteers

    We are always in need of dedicated and committed volunteers who want to support our organization. Adult volunteers must be 18 years of age. A minimum commitment of eight hours per month is requested and the intent to serve for at least six months.

    We believe that it is important for all of our volunteers to understand how our organization runs and how we support each other in our mission to save our animals. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities.

  • Young Adult Volunteers (16 to 18 years old)

    Young people, over the age of 16 but not older than 18 years of age, may volunteer without a parent or guardian in attendance. It is our hope and expectation that the Young Adult volunteer can donate eight hours a month, and commit to volunteer for at least six months.

    The Young Adult volunteer must complete and submit a Volunteer Application with his/her parent or guardian co-signing the Volunteer Application and Waiver.

  • Youth Volunteers (under 16)

    Youth volunteers are under the age of 16 and must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian while they are volunteering. The youth volunteer must complete a Volunteer Application, and the volunteer’s parent or guardian must also complete a Volunteer Application and Waiver.

    We ask that the youth volunteer donate a minimum of three hours a month, and commit to volunteer for at least six months.

  • Other Areas

    Beyond the Shelter and Thrift Shop, we have other areas where volunteers are needed. Here are some examples.

    • Hot Dog / Hamburger BBQ
    • Christmas Store
    • Annual Gala
    • Bottle Collection and Drop
    • Landscape and Maintenance
    • Grant Writing
    • Other Events
    • Publicity and Promoting
    • Photography
    • Social media
    • IT to Computer Programming
    • Graphic Design
    • Website Management
    • Writing Blogs