Volunteers are the heart of ECHS

Be a part of the difference we make here at ECHS! We are able to care for, save, and find loving homes all thanks to our volunteers. We are always looking for volunteers, foster homes, and donors. See how you can make a difference with us!

Volunteer
Shift Schedule

CATS - (1 Shift)

Morning:
Approximately 2 hours – around 8am

  • Socialize
  • Clean litter boxes
  • Clean the cat room
Other Opportunities
  • Front Desk Help
  • Assist at fundraisers
  • Taking animals to and from Vet visits
  • Drive Animals for Spay/Neuter in Springfield at APL
  • Take animals to events
  • Mowing Lawn
  • Odds & Ends (Building Maintenance)
  • Clean Shelter/Laundry
DOGS - (1 Shift)

Morning:
Approximately 2 hours – around 8am

  • Socialize
  • Walk Dogs
  • Feed & Water Dogs
  • Clean messes
  • Clean the dog room

Afternoon:
Approximately 1.5 hours – around 3pm

  • Socialize
  • Walk Dogs
  • Feed & Water Dogs
  • Clean messes

Evening:
Approximately .5-1 hour – around 8:30/9pm

  • Clean messes
  • Let Dogs out one last time before bed

FOSTER AN ANIMAL BY FILLING OUT OUR VOLUNTEER FORM! WE CAN USE YOUR HELP!

News

Our 3rd Annual Trivia Night was held in November at Tuscan Hills Winery in the Stellar Cellar. We packed the place! We exceed our number of teams & had such a wonderful time! We had dinner from Lickin’ My Chicken & Pullin’ My Pork with a free will donation, bake sale, heads or tails 50/50,…
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It’s been awhile since ECHS has been in a parade. This year we decided to go for it! The theme of the Halloween Parade was – “Favorite Outer Space Character”. We decided to go with ET, but with a twist – “ET Furever Home”. It was a cold & rainy day, but we had volunteers…
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One of our favorite events of the year is our Holiday Open House! This year was extra special as we have had many renovations from our pipes bursting & flooding our shelter in December of last year. We were super excited for the public to see all the hard work that has been done in…
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