Volunteers

Cleaning the Shelter: Sweep, mop, clean litter boxes, laundry, food and water bowls

Every day, the shelter must be cleaned from head to to and every helper makes the job much easier. If you are thinking about volunteering and don't know where to start, this is a great place.

Cat Care: Groom, health care, trips to the vet, shot records

The cats need to be groomed early. This works well for younger ones who want to help the kitties for a day or two.

Shelter Repairs: Appliances, furniture, carpentry, plumbing, paint

The Adopt-A-Cat shelter is constantly going through some sort of renovation. If you have any experience in building or repair, we could use your help.

Grant Writing: Internet research, fill in forms, track progress

Grants are a great way to raise funds for the shelter. This can be done from the comfort of your home.

Publicity/Media: Press releases, event advertising, arrange media coverage, public service announcements

Do you have connections in the media that can help get out the Alaska Humane Society's name? We need people who can help with event coverage, service announcements, event advertising, etc.

Fund Raising: Organize events, sell things, solicit donations

Alaska Humane Society is run completely on donations and is always needing other ways to earn more money. We also have several fund raisers a year, including our annual wine tasting and auction, that need event planners.

Make Sellable Items: Cat toys, cat furniture, crafts

When we have booths (like the one at Saturday Market), we like to sell cat-related items. If you are able to make cat toys, cat furniture, or crafts that can be sold, we can use your help.

Newsletter: Write articles, layout, illustration, printing

Twice a year, Alaska Humane Society publishes a newsletter. We need people to write articles, layout the newsletter, and help to publish it.

Public Speaking: Classrooms, special events, organizations, scout groups

Volunteer Recruitment: Advertise, interview, schedule

We can always use more volunteers and recruiting volunteers is extremely important.

Booth Sitting: Volunteer fair, special events, pet shows, Dog Jog, Saturday Market

We have many regular booths that need to be staffed around town. All this summer we need volunteers to help at Saturday Market.

Promote Adoptions: Publicity, photos, write cat profiles

Writing profiles about cats can really increase their chances of being seen on the web site.

Office Tasks: Phone messages, file, type, mail, thank you cards

We always need people to answer phone messages, file papers, mail items, and write thank you cards. This can be done at the shelter or from your home.

Supplies: Pick up litter, cat food, cleaning supplies

We need volunteers who are willing to pick up cat food, litter, and cleaning supplies on your way home and dropping them off at the shelter.