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JOIN THE PACK
VOLUNTEER WITH US
We're always on the lookout for awesome volunteers to help further our mission
of improving the lives of pets and people. Got some spare time? Join us!
Walk dogs, socialize cats, fill shelter maintenance requests, transport pets to events & appointments, prep and distribute pet food pantry food & supplies, facilitate fundraising and adoption events and MORE!
Whatever your experience and comfort level may be —
we've got a spot for you on our team.
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How Do I Start Volunteering?
FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1. Submit a volunteer form here or through the "Become A Volunteer" button above. Anyone can volunteer, but children 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please complete an application for every person interested in becoming a volunteer.
2. Once your Volunteer Form submission is processed, we will reach out via email to begin virtual training and schedule your in-person volunteer orientation. Please allow 1 to 3 business days for our team to contact you.
3. If you have questions about volunteering or need assistance, reach out to us at 618.656.4405 or info@mehs.org.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
If you are already onboarded as an MEHS Volunteer, you can click the button below to view all available volunteer sign ups needing positions filled. A password is required for access to this page.
Group Volunteering
Looking for a meaningful way for your company, class, or team to give back to homeless pets in our community? We offer group volunteering opportunities where you can support rescued pets and make a difference together!
SCHOOL GROUPS
TEAMS / CLUBS / TROOPS
EMPLOYEES
GREEK LIFE ORGS
Email info@mehs.org to schedule your
group volunteer outing today.
Special Events & Fundraising
Volunteers are often needed for tabling events throughout the community and at fundraising events such as: Woofstock, trivia night (spring),
glo bingo (fall), and many other fundraisers
throughout the year.
INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS WELCOME
AGE RESTRICTIONS VARY (i.e. TRIVIA & GLO BINGO ARE 18+)
SHELTER ORIENTATION NOT REQUIRED, BUT ENCOURAGED
​You can also volunteer from home! Help is needed soliciting sponsorships and auction donations, help with publicity, preparing mailings, and write thank you notes. If you would like to help, please contact at developmentmgr@mehs.org
Dogventures & Pawjama Parties
Our short-term foster program is a huge benefit for our shelter dogs! It offers them a change of scenery, a break from the kennel, and helpful notes and additional marketing to help them get home sooner. You don't need to commit a full-time foster schedule if you don't have the capacity to care for another pet. Just a license, car insurance, a signed waiver and a care for shelter pets!
AFTERNOON TRIPS
SLEEPOVERS
WEEKENDS
HOLIDAYS
Stop into our Edwardsville or Highland shelter and speak with our front desk if you're interested in going on a dogventure any time during our walk-in adoption hours. Email info@mehs.org with any questions.
SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM
JUNE 1 - JULY 31
OPEN TO ALL AGES
Walk dogs, socialize cats, kittens and puppies, read to pets, make crafts and learn about humane care and responsible pet ownership any time during open hours at our Highland and Edwardsville, IL shelters! Adult supervision is required for all kids under 15.
PRIZE LEVELS:
ANIMAL HERO
Attend Super Summer Kick-Off & Adopt an MEHS Stuffy!
PACK LEADER
(Complete 5 tasks by 8/1)
Name an MEHS Animal & Certificate!
TOP DOG
(Complete 10 tasks by 8/1)
All the above PLUS an exclusive Supermutt Squad tshirt only available to participants!
Submit a volunteer form to get started saving lives with MEHS this summer! Returning rescuers, please email info@mehs.org to schedule your orientation.
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