Volunteers

The Humane Society of Berks County relies heavily on the hundreds of volunteers who make our work possible.  Whether it's help in the kennel or cattery, data entry, client greeting, special event support, or community outreach, all our volunteers help the HSBC fulfill its mission and stretch every charitable dollar for maximum effect.  Read more about the HSBC's volunteer opportunities by downloading the Summer 2006 Kennel Kapers Newsletter (click here) featuring a cover article on volunteerism at the HSBC!

Volunteer Orientation

All individual volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation. This is an opportunity to learn about our organization, the volunteer opportunities and schedule requirements. Questions are answered and a portion of the orientation will cover dog-handling techniques. Attendees will also go for a tour of the facilities. The orientation is held at the Humane Society of Berks County in the main lobby and lasts approximately one hour.

Upcoming Volunteer Orientation Dates:

Tuesday, July 1st, 6:30pm SESSION IS FULL

Tuesday, August 19th, 6:30pm

Group size is limited and fills fast, reservations are requested.

Click here for a volunteer application.

Please contact Jennifer Long, Community Outreach Director, at 610-921-2348, ext. 13 or jlong@berkshumane.org for more information or to reserve a space for an upcoming orientation.

LEVEL 2 DOG WALKER TRAINING,

Now being offered!

Want to help the homeless dogs at the HSBC become more adoptable?

Want to learn more about dog handling techniques?

Want to know how you can better serve the dogs you walk at the HSBC?

If you said yes to any of the above, be sure to sign up for:

Level 2 Dog Walker Training Sessions

for HSBC Dog Walker Volunteers!

Summer Dates To Be Announced Soon.

Training Sessions are Free!

In order to provide more education for our dog walkers, AWESOME DAWGS has partnered with the HSBC to host Dog Walker training sessions. AWESOME DAWGS- teaching people, reaching dogs, is a co-operated dog training company with certified dog trainers Mary Jo Carabello and Steve Smith. Awesome Dawgs is built on modern canine education and dog-friendly training methods.

Topics to be covered:

• How to understand dog body language
• Standard Obedience terminology such as sit, off and down
• How to teach a dog to not jump and to sit using positive methods
• Training exercises that can be easily practiced in the kennels and out
• Additional tips and lessons that will build your knowledge and confidence when working with the dogs.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Must have attended a volunteer orientation
• Must have completed level 1 dog walker training (introductory training with Scott Yoder) or be an established dog walker.
• Training is not limited to new dog walkers, established dog walkers are encouraged to attend too!

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!

RSVP with Jennifer long, Community Outreach Director jlong@berkshumane.org or call 610-921-2348 ext. 13