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What exactly does a volunteer at a humane society do?

I need volunteer hours for a full ride scholarship, so I'm looking at the local humane society. I also have to fill out a form regarding the "types of services performed" and I also want to personally know what your job is when volunteering at one. So what do you do? Please answer only if you have volunteered before or you have experience with a humane society. This is important! Thank you! Actually, the one I would be at doesn't euthanize. They simply stop taking animals when they get full up.

Public Comments

1. other than cleaning up crap they help put animals to sleep, most humane shelters doesn't keep animals very long i know it sounds cruel but its better than the animal starving to death
2. There are some places that do NOT euthanize- these Shelters do 1-Attempt to retrain an animal to be put back into a home 2-You will be Cleaning cages, runs, bowls, bedding etc.. this allows the more experienced workers to change dressings/bandages, give medications, walk the animals, work with the animals to rehabilitate them etc 3-You might feed the animals You will do anything necessary if you Truly want to volunteer, or are u just looking for credits on a resume`? Or possibly someone to say Ahh isn't she nice? It is not the most pleasant place to be day to day. But, I suggest you @ least give it a try. They can always use the help. Good luck Volunteered for years You can also try the geriatric centres: Same things are basically needed sorry to say (almost) Feeding, cleaning, but mostly just spending some time with them.