Humane Educator- Humane educators conduct on and off site programs for pre-school through adult education about animal safety, care and specialized topics.  Teaching experience or comfort with public speaking is important.  Scout troops visit on Wednesday evenings to earn their pet care, animal safety and other badges.

Tour Guides- Volunteers wanting to take part in the adoption process and work their way up to working with the animals as an adoption counselor are asked to accompany potential adopters through the adoption kennels, cat and small animal rooms during adoption hours.  You will protect the animals’ health by ensuring people do not touch the animals.  By fielding questions and providing procedural direction, more animals can be adopted.  An assertive, pleasant personality and attention to our policies are important.  Patience, flexibility, strong communication and listening skills are a must.  Dedicated tour guides may advance to adoption counseling positions. 

Helpline Respondants- Email inquiries are made directly to our helpline address from various pet lists with various needs.  We need to respond with accurate and educational information.   Training or extensive pet ownership knowledge and a thorough understanding of Society philosophies is important.   

Gardeners- The butterfly gardens that adorn our entrance are in need of care.  Plant enthusiasts (or people willing to learn the difference between a perennial and a weed), take direction well, and appreciate the beauty of a well-tended garden are needed.  Your efforts can make a big difference to the wildlife this garden serves.  (Weekdays from 10 am to 4pm)

Photographers- Photographs of the animals are used by our Development Department and on our web site.  You may use our digital camera and need to know how to download the pictures for this work.  Training for this duty is on Wednesday evenings. 

Special Events Representative- The Society attends several annual events in our area, providing educational information and raffling donated items.  Staff and volunteers work together at these events.  You may choose to represent the Society or take the lead in seeking out opportunities to promote our animals, services and educate people.

Animal Room and Donated Materials Maintenance- Animal cages are cleaned daily by our staff.  The walls behind the small animal cages and the storage shelves need more intensive cleaning on a periodic basis.  Donated crates and other pet care items that are offered to visitors become dirty.  Birds abound in our dog kennels.  Cleaning of all these areas makes a better presentation to our visitors. 

Groundskeeper- Visitors to the Women’s Humane Society often do not do a very good job of cleaning up after their pets.  Need I say more…  Training for this duty is brief and the job actually takes up less than an hour per day.

Clerical Support- Pamphlets need to be counted and grouped, data needs to be entered in the computer, mailings need to be disassembled for recycling, all on an as needed basis.  This is what we can offer to people with weekday, day time or fast approaching deadline needs.

If you are unable to obtain the form online (Adobe Reader 8.1 or higher is required) please visit our facility to request an application from our shelter business office.

Submission methods:

1. Fill out the online form, (Adobe form has a Submit by Email button at the end), email to whshelpline@aol.com. (preferred method).
2. Print and Fax completed form to 215-750-3165.
3. Mail completed form to us at address on top.
4. Bring completed form to our lobby office.

Adult Volunteer Application