"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language."
~ Immanual Kant

Volunteering With Us

How can I become a volunteer at the Humane Society of Genesee County?

Decide what category you would like to volunteer in.  Click on that category below to view what the responsibilities are.  If after reading that you decide that the position is a good fit for you, we just need you to apply.  You can do so by downloading, printing off and mailing in an application.  There is a $10.00 fee for each category of volunteering you wish to participate in, which covers your t-shirt and badge.

Do you like to knit or crochet?
If so, we need people just like you to make kitty blankets for us! We’ll put your skills to great use and keep our kitties comfy at the same time. We are in need of 20" x 24" blankets. So go ahead! Get creative and help our shelter cats stay nice and cozy, too.

Have Questions?  Click Here To View Our Frequently Asked Questions!

Are You A Current Volunteer? 

Please update your information for us by either filling out our online volunteer update form or downloading and filling out our volunteer update form.  

Our Available Positions

Customer Service, Community Events and Public Relations Representative

The Humane Society of Genesee County is looking for special people who have an outgoing personality and know about animal care & handling. Customer Service volunteers will help potential adopters choose the appropriate pet, do a “meet and greet” with the animals and adopters, ... Read More »

Dog Walker

The Humane Society needs experienced dog handlers who want to stay fit and help our shelter dogs at the same time! Dog walkers must be able to handle dogs with lots of energy, be willing to adhere to the policies and procedures of the Humane Society, and have a firm knowledge of animal body ... Read More »

Cat Care & Grooming

We are in need of volunteers who love cats! As a volunteer working with our shelter cats, your job will be to brush, pet and exercise our feline friends. You’ll also help with feeding, cleaning cages and scooping litter. You should have a firm knowledge of cat behavior and safety, and ... Read More »

Newspaper Unfolding/Laundry Assistant

The Humane Society is in need of volunteers to unfold newspapers, wash dishes and provide laundry services. As a volunteer for laundry services, you will be responsible for washing, drying, folding and shelving laundry. Cleaning chemicals such as bleach, dawn dish soap and detergent are used. ... Read More »