​Volunteer

Since HumaneCNY began inviting people to volunteer, many have answered the call. For those who help out at the shelter, the work can be physical and exhausting–but the reward is phenomenal.

HumaneCNY simply could not survive without the help of dedicated, caring animal lovers just like you who generously volunteer their time! 

We have switched over to quarterly “new volunteer orientations” as a more efficient way to welcome new volunteers. Our next new volunteer orientation will be held on January 23, 2025 at HumaneCNY.

Please RSVP via email at front.desk@humanecny.org so we know how many people to expect! For other questions regarding volunteering or volunteer orientation, please email us at front.desk@humanecny.org.

When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 6pm - 7pm
Where: HumaneCNY, 4915 W. Taft Rd Liverpool, NY 13088

​On-site Volunteer Protocol

  1. On-site volunteers shall be at least 18 years of age
    • Minimum age 16 years – require an adult with them and with the following provisions)
      1. currently enrolled as full-time students;
      2. submit a volunteer release form with parental consent executed;
  2. All volunteers shall have major medical coverage, either in their own right or through their parents’ or guardians’ health insurance; The Shelter assumes no responsibility for accidents and/or injuries involving volunteers working on-site (volunteers will be required to sign a release form acknowledging this before commencing duties).
  3. Volunteer tasks include:
    • Laundry
    • Washing Dishes
    • Donor Data Entry
    • Dishing Food
    • Event Planning/Hosting Event Tables
    • Gardening/Maintenance Work
    • Scooping/Changing Cat Litter
    • Scrubbing Litter Pans
    • Sweeping/Mopping Floors

    • Cat Socialization- must be 18+ years old; requires additional training
    • Dog Walking- must be 21+ years old; requires additional training
  4. All animals are to be treated and handled gently and respectfully.
  5. Should a volunteer find a task unmanageable, every effort will be made to find another task more suited to his/her ability.