Become a Volunteer
Support our mission & be a voice for animals in need.
With many ways to volunteer — including socializing with pets, fostering an animal, supporting our outreach programs, helping to provide a clean and safe environment, and providing office/clerical support — you can play an essential role in supporting the needs of the animals while they search for their forever homes.
Our volunteer opportunities offer a variety of times throughout the day that allow you the flexibility to volunteer around your schedule — seven days per week between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, including service-learning students, community service projects, and youth volunteers.
Submit your Application
Simply complete the application, and you can be an integral part of the amazingly large group of volunteers it takes to assist us in advocating and guiding our efforts to support the betterment of those animals in need. The volunteer process is quick and easy. It takes just a few minutes to complete the application.
Submit applicationJoin a Committee!
Event Committees
ECCHA puts on several fundraising events throughout the year, including our Fido and Friends 5K, The Cat’s Meow Fundraising Gala, Purse for Paws, and Annual Santa Paws sale. Want to get involved? We need crafters, planners, runners, prize wranglers and everything in between! Email addiee@eccha.org to tell us your special skill(s) and see how you can get involved.
Education Committee
The Education Committee was developed to increase awareness of animal welfare issues in addition to promoting ECCHA’s mission and goals. The committee will meet as often as necessary to develop, implement and monitor education programs. The committee focuses on marketing initiatives, community outreach and events.
For more information, contact Addie at addiee@eccha.org.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator
Name: Tracey Newhouse
Email: volunteer@eccha.org
Phone: (715) 839-4747, ext. 1024
FAQs
Once the application process is completed and reviewed, you will receive an email invite to sign up for an hour of online orientation, which is required for all volunteers. There is a small orientation fee of $20 that helps support the training and needs of volunteers and includes a volunteer t-shirt.
During the orientation, volunteers learn about the humane association, our policies and procedures, as well as the programs you can get involved with.
Volunteers under the age of 18 will require consent from a parent/legal guardian. Any volunteers ages 10-15 must also be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or an adult who has completed the required online orientation. Volunteers under the age of 10 are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure the safety of those children volunteering.
Contact Us
Whether you’re looking to adopt, volunteer or simply want to chat about your love for animals, we’re all ears (and paws). Contact us today!