Volunteering
 Naperville Area Humane Society runs two volunteer programs:
The Adult Volunteer Program is open to people 18 years or older willing to make a six-month commitment of at least one hour per week.
The Kids Care Club Junior Volunteer Program welcomes kids from 10 to 17 years old volunteering with an adult sponsor who is 18 years or older. The year-long program has a $20 membership fee. Junior volunteers are asked to volunteer a minimum of three hours per month.
Both groups can choose from an array of volunteer activities:
| Cleaning and/or Animal Interaction |
| Care for the animals like they are your own. Clean animal kennels and cages in the morning or direct dog and cat socializations in the afternoon. |
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| Behavior Modification |
| Teach a dog a new trick. Teach shelter dogs basic commands such as "sit" and "down", using NAHS training techniques. |
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| Foster Homes |
| The comfort of home. Open your home to young, underweight, ill or injured cats and/or dogs, giving them a better chance at becoming adoptable pets. |
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| Outreach |
| Spread the word. Represent NAHS at various events and stores throughout the community, educating the public about our services and promoting adoptions. |
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| Pet Therapy |
| Make someone smile. Visit area senior centers and disabled individuals with your own dog. Requirements include a monthly commitment and a suitably tempered dog that is current on vaccinations. |
In addition, Adult Volunteers may also choose from the following activities:
| Adoption Greeter |
| Bring pets and people together by assisting with adoptions. Through training, you will learn how to assist potential adopters with the adoption process. |
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| Humane Education |
| Teach youngsters about the responsibility of caring for animals and the love they get in return by helping with the NAHS’ summer camp, after school program, shelter tours and classroom presentations. |
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| Office Assistant |
| A jack-of-all-trades. Greet visitors, answer the telephone, data entry and other clerical tasks. |
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| Professional/Fundraising |
| Coordinate current fundraising events, as well as develop and plan new events. |
How to Get Started
Currently we are not accepting applications for new volunteers. NAHS is in the process of structuring our volunteer program. We anticipate re-opening our adult volunteer program mid-summer and the junior volunteer program in the fall. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we look forward to providing a better volunteer experience in the near future.
If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Program Manager, Cherylee Van Cleave at (630) 420-8989 x13
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