Volunteer Page - Anderson Humane

Join Us & Make A Difference

We could not provide such outstanding care for our animals without the help of our dedicated volunteers. Anderson Humane volunteers are involved in nearly every aspect of what we do, providing hands-on care to animals and helping to keep the facility clean, participating in events and fundraisers, assisting with administrative functions, and even fostering animals in their own homes.

Our extensive volunteer program enables individuals or groups to become involved in helping the shelter according to their interests and talents. The volunteer program is for adults (ages 16+) and offers individuals the opportunity to work on behalf of the shelter’s animals to impact our community positively.

PLEASE NOTE: Most volunteer opportunities require a membership fee ($35) and attendance at Safety & Protocols training. Volunteer membership includes an Anderson Humane volunteer t-shirt and name tag.

Ready to get started? First, click the button below to learn more about volunteer opportunities. After completing the video, you will be directed to pay your membership donation. Once the donation is complete, you’ll be sent an email to register to volunteer and another e-mail that will include your safety training! Then we will be in touch to schedule your hands-on training.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CLICK HERE for at home projects

School Service Hours

Are you in need of volunteer service hours for school or a project? You can fulfill those requirements by assisting with dogs, cats, wildlife, or non-animal activities based on your availability. We offer opportunities for 15, 40, and 60 hours of service.

15 hours – to help clean dishes and laundry – Location: South Elgin
40 Hours – Cat Care: clean and socialize – Locations: South Elgin & Bloomingdale
60 Hours – Dog Care: walk & socialize – Locations: South Elgin & Bloomingdale
60 Hours – Wildlife: feed & clean wildlife – Locations: Elburn Forest Preserve (raccoons, opossums and more) Note: This option does not begin until March and concludes in October.

Please DO NOT fill out the form below unless you want to complete volunteer hours for school. Continue scrolling for more volunteer options.

Register For School Service Hours!

Ways You Can Volunteer

Wildlife

Locations: Elburn Forest Preserve
Time Commitment: Require minimum of 8 hours/month

Feeding baby wildlife
Working with injured wildlife
Repairing & rebuilding wildlife enclosures
Misc. cleaning, laundry, etc.
Rescue & release animals
Educational programs

Dog Care

Locations: South Elgin, Bloomingdale
Time Commitment: Required minimum of 4 hours/month for 3 months

Dog enrichment & feeding
Dog walking
Transport arrival support
Bloomingdale adoption center support
Occasional cleaning, laundry, etc.

Cat Care

Locations: South Elgin, Bloomingdale
Time Commitment: Required minimum of 4 hours/month for 3 months

Cat socialization
Bloomingdale adoption center support
Feeding, cleaning, laundry, etc.

Off-Site Cat Care

Locations: Algonquin Petco, Geneva Petco, South Elgin Petco
Time Commitment: Requires a consistent, weekly morning or afternoon shift. The average shift is 1-2 hours.

Feeding and cleaning
Enrichment and socialization
Volunteer independently

Clinic

Locations: South Elgin Clinic and South Elgin shelter
Time Commitment: Require minimum of 4 hours/month, M-F 9am-3pm

Surgical recovery
Low-cost vaccine clinics
Transport arrivals
Administrative tasks
Misc. cleaning, laundry, surgical prep, etc.
Fear Free Certification is required

Occasional Volunteering

Locations: Varies
Time Commitment: Require a minimum of 4 hours/month

Gardening & landscaping
Photography & marketing
Special events
Administrative support
Adoption events

Interested in any of the volunteer opportunities listed above? Click the register button below to get started!

Register Now!

Scout Projects

We welcome the efforts of youth to become leaders and contributors in our community. If you are a Scout or a member of another youth organization interested in pusuing a particular project at Anderson Humane, please fill out and submit the interest form below. Please also indicate if you have a project in mind that might suit your interests and skill level. All volunteers onsite must be 16+.

Over the years Anderson Humane has been the recipient of projects completed by Scouts.

Interest Form!

Other Ways to Volunteer

Fostering

Locations: Pick up at South Elgin, potential visit at clinic in South Elgin

Short- and long-term fostering of dogs and cats.
Baby kitten bottle feeding
Medical fostering
Doggie-day-out
Short- and long-term fostering of small animals, birds and reptiles.

Learn More!

Healing Paws Comfort Animal

Location: Kane County
Time Commitment: Prefer minimum of 2 hours/month

Provide positive experiences to children and adults throughout our community
Healing Paws volunteers and their pet partners visit schools, libraries, rehabilitation facilities, senior communities, and local businesses on a regularly defined schedule.

Learn More!