Thank you for considering volunteering your time and talents to help the homeless animals of Rock County! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to volunteer on their own or 16 years old with a parent present.
Most volunteer positions will require a minimum commitment of four hours a month. Please consider whether or not you are able to honor this commitment before submitting an application.
Please review and complete our volunteer application and read and sign the confidentiality agreement as well.
Our Volunteer, Adoption, and Development Supervisor is available at (608) 752-5622 , or email at volunteers@rockcountyhumanesociety.com, to answer any questions or further discuss our program. We place volunteers based upon current needs of the shelter and volunteer's abilities, strengths, and availability.
Feline Friends: Assist with the overall care of our adoptable cats by helping staff provide a clean and enriching environment during their stay. Must be able to commit to a regular weekly schedule. Hours available are from 11:30am to 4:30pm or 6:30pm depending on the day of the week.
Canine Companions: Assist with the overall care of our adoptable dogs by helping staff provide a clean and enriching environment during their stay. Must be able to commit to a regular weekly schedule. Hours available are from 7:30am to 5pm or 7pm depending on the day of the week.
Animal Transport: Transport animals safely between RCHS and veterinary clinics or rescue organizations. Must be at least 21 years of age and the commitment varies depending on need.
Bather/Groomer: Give animals a fresh clean start by attending to their grooming needs. Commitment varies based on need.
Administrative Assistant: Assist with daily administrative activities including data entry, mailings, and special projects. Flexible commitment based on need.
Photography Assistant: Help us reunite lost pets with their owners and find new homes for our homeless animals by taking high quality, engaging pet photos. A weekly scheduled commitment is required.
Mobile Adoption Animal Handler: Provide care to adoptable animals away from the shelter at mobile adoption and special events. Must be willing to commit to at least one weekend day per month.
Bake for a Cause: Bake homemade goodies throughout the year to support RCHS at bake sales at our many events.
Animal Resource Specialist: Provide friendly and efficient customer service to RCHS clients who visit or call the shelter. A regular weekly commitment is required.
Mounds Satellite Adoption Center (MSAC) Assistant: Keep our satellite adoption center running smoothly and help our adoptable cats find new homes. A regular weekly commitment is required.
Building Maintenance/Grounds Assistant: Help with upkeep and maintenance of our shelter and grounds. A regular weekly commitment is required.
Foster Homes: Care for special needs animals in your home to help them become adoption ready. Animal handling and behavioral and medical expertise required.
Stay up to date on the latest animal news and events through our paper and electronic newsletters.
RCHS will be closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
Help raise money for Rock County Humane Society every time you send flowers! Fairview Florists in Janesville is teaming up with Flowers for a Good Cause to benefit local charities RCHS.
Pacesetter Alpacas and Token Creek Alpacas invite you to a free “Day on the Farm" Saturday September 25th from 9-4 and Sunday, September 26th from noon-4!
Don't miss our 19th Annual Cause for the Paws - now with a Barktoberfest celebration! Saturday, October 2nd at Schilberg Park in Milton.
