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    We only onboard volunteers that are 18 years old or older.
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    Please pick just one. You can always cross-train in another area later if you are interested.
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    We are looking for:

     Cat/Small Animal Volunteers


    We are looking for volunteers who can consistently volunteer on either Mondays OR Saturdays. You do not need to commit to both days.


    Monday is a quieter day because we are closed to the public, making it a great option for those who prefer a calmer environment. We especially need dog walkers available Monday mornings and afternoons.


    Saturday is a busier day because we are open to the public, so please keep that in mind when choosing your day. Volunteer hours are available no earlier than 9:00 AM and no later than 5:00 PM on both days.


    Cat & Small Animal Volunteers

    We are also looking for:

    4 volunteers for Mondays

    4 volunteers for Saturdays


     REQUIRED TRAINING

    Important: Everyone must attend the initial training/orientation.

    The initial training will be held on Mondays, so if you are interested in volunteering on Saturdays, you must be available to attend the Monday training.


    You only need to volunteer one day per week (Monday OR Saturday)—you do not need to commit to both.


    Training dates: MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE NOT BOTH

     Monday, October 12 — 3:00–4:30 PM
     Monday, October 19 — 3:00–4:30 PM

    During the initial orientation, you will:

    Meet the staff

    Learn your way around the building

    Review protocols and expectations

    Receive your volunteer shirt and name tag

    Receive training/learning materials.

    📍 Please meet in the front lobby of HSWM 

    We’re excited to welcome some new volunteers to the team!

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    If "no" please do not proceed with the application. Thank you!
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    Our volunteer hours windows are Sunday- Monday: 9AM-5PM Tuesday-Friday: 9AM-6:30 Saturday: 9AM-3:45PM
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    By signing this form I agree to the following: 1. I understand that the handling of animals and other volunteer activities may place me in a hazardous situation and could result in bodily; including, without limitation, animal bites or scratches; illness; death; or property damage. On behalf of myself, my heirs’ personal representatives and assigns, I hereby release, forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Humane Society of West Michigan and its successors, assigns, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liability, causes of action and demands of any nature, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my volunteer activities. 2. Understanding that public relations are an important part of a volunteer’s activities, I hereby grant the Humane Society of West Michigan the right to use my name, portrait, photograph, video segment, likeness, recording, or other image, and those of any minor named below, on whose behalf I am signing, for marketing, public relations and/or educational purposes. I grant the Humane Society of West Michigan the right to use the name or image described above in print, video and/or electronic media. I understand that the Humane Society of West Michigan retains all rights to use, publish, or distribute the portraits, photographs, video segments, likenesses, recordings, or other images and has the right to do so without seeking any further permission from me or providing me any royalty. I understand that notification is not a condition to the Humane Society of West Michigan’s use or publication of my name or image for marketing, public relations and/or educational purposes. 3. I grant permission for the Humane Society of West Michigan to conduct a criminal background check.
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    Unfortunately you need to be 18 years older! Please try again when you turn 18!

    thanks!

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    You will receive a t-shirt upon arrival!
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    This fee covers your nametag, volunteer shirt and training.
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          Thank you so much for applying to be a HSWM volunteer! 

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