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We're excited to announce a new feature for our volunteers. We now offer a news-blog. You have the opportunity to comment on the articles we publish.

To see the new feature, click the "News - Blog" button to the left.


WHERE IS THE MOST VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED?

PET ADOPTIONS 11am-1pm, Omni American Bank, THIS FRI, July 30.

BATHE & PREP DOGS 3pm-4pm, THIS SUNDAY, Aug 1 for adoption event

DOG ROOM CLEANING 9am-Noon, daily shifts offered until Aug 11

CAT ROOM CLEANING 9am-Noon, daily shifts offered until Aug 11

CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE AT THE VOLUNTEER LINK, REGISTER FOR EVENTS PAGE.


Updated - 07/28/2010

The DFW Humane Society Needs Volunteers

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Volunteer Application to be a volunteer

Our volunteers are our most important asset and they do a remarkable job for the animals, the shelter, and its programs.

If you would like to join with us in helping the animals get homes, educate the public, or help fund raise, this is what you need to do:

1. You must be 18 years old or accompanied by your legal guardian or be working with a youth group with teachers/counselors.
2. Complete the on-line application (see below). Then schedule your Certified Volunteer Training class.
3. Commit to a minimum of 40 hours per year to assist the DFW Humane Society in "Helping Us Help Them."
4. Complete the Volunteer Waiver

We Want and Need Your Support

The DFW Humane Society of Irving is a private, not-for-profit, animal protection organization serving the Metropolitan area since 1967. We receive NO government funding. We survive solely on private donations, estates, and grants.

Our low-cost Spay / Neuter certificates, a cooperative venture with many area veterinary clinics, are made available to the public to assist with the tragic overpopulation problem.

At an given time, the DFW Humane Society houses over 100 homeless animals with many more in foster and rescue homes. All of these animals deserve a good home. With your help, we can get them that good home.


Complete Orientation and Training is Essential for all Volunteers

DFWHS offers our Certified Volunteers

FLEXIBILITY
  • to help at times that fit the volunteer’s personal schedule
  • to help in ways that interest the volunteer

VARIETY - to choose the activities of interest to the volunteer, such as
  • TLC, walk, socialize and bathe dogs
  • TLC and socialize cats
  • Show pets at adoption events
  • Assist customers
  • Help plan and/or work fun-raising events (garage sales, auctions, golf tournament, walkathon, food drives, penny drives, etc.)
  • Perform art, graphics or computer skills
  • Visit schools to teach pet care basics
  • Conduct repair/maintenance work on our building; lawn care
  • Lend clerical skills including preparing mass mailings
  • Share general info about our shelter through our information booths at various events