Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a Nebraska Humane Society volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the "CONTINUE" button at the bottom.
The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) encourages the participation of people who wish to support our mission statement and core values.
MISSION
The Nebraska Humane Society protects, saves and enriches the lives of animals in the communities we serve.
VISION
NHS envisions a community that cherishes the ideals of a humane society, compassionately and responsibly supports the health and welfare of all companion animals, celebrates the natural affinity between humans and animals, and upholds the right of every adoptable animal to have a permanent, loving and responsible home.
VALUES
We value providing an environment where people and animals are treated with dignity, respect and compassion while promoting teamwork in the passionate pursuit of excellence.
***You must be willing to commit to attending the Orientation and Training classes in order to serve as a volunteer. When those dates and times are established you will receive an e-mail with further instructions.
***After completing both orientation and training, you must be willing to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month for at least 6 months.
***All volunteeers may be subject to a background check.
***You must be at least 19 years of age.
***You must have an e-mail address and access it frequently as that is our primary means of communication with volunteers.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED. You will be contacted to confirm your participation in orientation and training.
PLEASE FILL THIS APPLICATION OUT COMPLETELY. Incomplete applications will be discarded.
In the event of an emergency whom should we notify?
Please list your current or most recent employer, if applicable.
Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer.
New volunteers are started in one of four Animal Welfare Assignments: Canine Welfare Assistant, Feline Welfare Assistant, Critter Care Assistant, and Laundry. These four roles have new volunteers paired up with a staff member to help provide basic care for the animals of Nebraska Humane Society. After 8 weeks in one of these beginner roles, volunteers will have the option to advance to a volunteer role of their choosing, such as Canine Companion, Kitten Feeder, or Surgery Assistant to name a few. You can indicate what your beginner and advanced volunteer role preferences are below, or click on the assignment to learn more.
Do you have any limitations we should know about and consider when assigning volunteer duties? (allergies, mobility limitations, etc.)