Volunteer
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Why Should I Volunteer?
Every year more than 90,000 animals are helped by the Humane Society of Missouri. We have many dedicated staff members, but we cannot do it alone! Become a Humane Society of Missouri Volunteer and help give animals a second chance!
Click Here to download the Volunteer Brochure.
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There's nothing more rewarding than helping homeless
animals. The purr of a kitten and the appreciative
look in a dog's eyes say "Thank you." like nothing
else can.
To become a Humane Society of Missouri volunteer, you must:
- Attend Volunteer Orientation and HSMO Training
Click Here to reserve your spot!
- Complete a Volunteer Application and other necessary forms
- Follow Humane Society of Missouri policies, procedures and guidelines
- And above all…Be committed to the animals!
NOTE: Some volunteer opportunities have a minimum age requirement. Children under 18 (including guardian) will be required to speak with the Volunteer Manager prior to being accepted into the program.
Can my child volunteer?
The Humane Society of Missouri offers special volunteer opportunities for children ages 10 - 13 including:
- Pet Marketer
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Creating unique ways of attracting adopters to our shelter animals
- Wish List Drive Coordinator
-Organizing and running a drive to gather items on our Wish List to help our shelter animals
- Greeter
- Volunteer or Education Department Assistant
PLEASE NOTE: Children falling within this age group must have a parent or legal guardian with them while volunteering.
The Humane Society of Missouri currently offers opportunities for students completing service learning hours. At this time we do not offer court-ordered community service.
Please
contact the Volunteer Department at (314) 951-1577
or e-mail
the volunteer department for more information regarding the volunteer program.
Where Can I Volunteer?
St. Louis City Headquarters
1201 Macklind Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110
Westport Area Center
2400 Drilling Service Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Chesterfield Valley Center (Boone’s Crossing)
17357 Edison Avenue Chesterfield, MO 63005
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch
Union, MO
Volunteer Opportunities
| Foster Volunteer- See Foster Care Orientation Dates Below |
| Description: |
| Provide a second chance to orphaned or young puppies or kittens, pets with minor behavioral problems and sick/injured animals by caring for and socializing them until they are ready for adoption. |
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| Location: Fosters will be housed in your home. |
| Age: Must be at least 18 years old. |
After attending Volunteer Orientation, you must attend one of the below Foster Care Orientations:
LOCATION
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TIME |
St. Louis City Center
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4/16/09 |
6:30 pm |
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6/11/09 |
6:30 pm |
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9/16/09 |
6:30 pm |
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11/18/09 |
6:30 pm |
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| Westport Center |
3/19/09 |
7 pm |
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5/19/09 |
7 pm |
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8/15/09 |
10 am |
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10/15/09 |
7 pm |
For more information on becoming a Foster Parent, call Sue Alkire at 314-802-5710.
| Adoption Counselor |
| Description: |
Interact with staff, the public, and our shelter animals to help make successful adoption matches.
NOTE: This opportunity involves direct animal contact, physical labor, and long periods of walking and standing. |
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| Location: Westport Area Center |
| Age: Must be at least 18 years
of age. |
| Shelter Assistant |
| Description: |
Assist staff and our shelter animals by addressing the daily needs of the animals and other tasks to help the shelter operate.
NOTE: This opportunity does not involve direct animal contact. It does involve physical labor, lifting, and long periods of walking and standing. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center and Chesterfield Valley Center |
| Age: Must be at least 14 years
of age. |
| Behavior Helpline Volunteer |
| Description: |
Provide animal behavior counseling by phone and mail to pet owners who are experiencing problems. By assisting owners with possible solutions, we hope to reduce the number of animals relinquished to shelters. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center |
| Age: Must be at least 18 years
of age. |
| Administrative Support |
| Description: |
| Assist various departments with routine operating takes like data entry, folding, stuffing envelopes, copying, scanning and filing. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center |
| Age: Must be at least 14 years
of age. |
| Humane Educator |
| Description: |
| Educate children and adults about the Humane Society of Missouri, the need to treat animals with kindness and respect, and responsible animal care. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center and Longmeadow Rescue Ranch |
| Age: Must be at least 18 years
of age. |
| Gift Shop Volunteer |
| Description: |
| Assists new pet adopters in choosing items needed for their new pets and helps create a pleasant environment through professional and courteous customer service. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center |
| Age: Must be at least 18 years
of age. |
| Greeter |
| Description: |
Help make every person's time at the Humane Society of Missouri pleasant and purposeful. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center |
| Age: Must be at least 10 years
of age. |
| Pet Pal |
| Description: |
Exercise and socialize the dogs currently housed in our shelters.
NOTE: This opportunity involves direct contact with dogs, outdoor activity in all kinds of weather, and is physically demanding. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center, Westport, and Chesterfield Valley Centers |
| Age: Must be at least 16 years
of age. |
| Ranch Volunteer |
| Description: |
| Assist in the care of the animals at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri. Help educate the community about responsible animal ownership. |
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| Location: Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, located
near Union, Missouri, is approximately a one-hour
drive from St. Louis. |
| Age: Must be at least 16 years
of age. |
| Ranch Groomer Volunteer |
| Description: |
| Work with Longmeadow Rescue Ranch trainer in working with and exercising horses. |
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| Location: Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, located
near Union, Missouri, is approximately a one-hour
drive from St. Louis. |
| Age: Must be at least 16 years
of age. |
| Special Events Volunteer |
| Description: |
| Assist with special events hosted by the Humane Society of Missouri. Special events raise money to help the animals and educate the community about the purpose and function of the Humane Society of Missouri. |
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| Location: St. Louis City Center and various locations |
| Age: Must be at least 14 years
of age. |
| Bark in the Park Volunteer |
| Description: |
| Assist with Bark in the Park, HSMO's largest fundraiser held in Forest Park in May. A full day of fun and events. Regular volunteer requirements apply. For more information on Bark in the Park, click here. |
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| Location: Pre-event opportunities at St. Louis City Center. Set up and day of opportunities at Cricket Field in Forest Park. |
| Age: Must be at least 16 years
of age. |
Upcoming Volunteer Orientation Dates
Attend Volunteer Orientation at the locations and times below. Orientation for St. Louis City and Wesport Area Center will be held at the Macklind Avenue location.
Orientation will review the history of the Humane Society of Missouri as well as introduce you to the volunteer opportunities available.
This is a free session lasting 45—60 minutes.
If you decide that you would like to volunteer, there will be additional training immediately following Orientation. Training lasts approximately 90 minutes. There is a $10 training fee for which you will receive all printed materials and a volunteer t-shirt.
Please RSVP to Laura Renner at laura.renner@hsmo.org.
NOTE: Those interested in volunteering at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch may attend orientation at any location or contact Linda at 636.583.8759 to arrange for orientation at the Ranch.
| ST. LOUIS CITY and WESTPORT AREA CENTERS |
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DATE |
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Volunteer Orientation*
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4/9/09 |
7 pm |
9/10/09 |
7 pm |
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5/2/09 |
9 am |
10/7/09 |
7 pm |
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6/9/09 |
7 pm |
11/14/09 |
9 am |
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8/8/09 |
9 am |
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*Orientation will be held in the Lecture Hall of the St. Louis City Center on Macklind Avenue.
| CHESTERFIELD VALLEY CENTER |
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DAY |
TIME |
Volunteer Orientation*
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3/16/09 |
6:30 pm |
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5/11/09 |
6:30 pm |
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7/18/09 |
4:30 pm |
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9/14/09 |
6:30 pm |
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11/2/09 |
6:30 pm |
*Orientation will be held in the Training Center of the Chesterfield Valley Center.
