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

Effingham Farmers Market

Find us at the Effingham Farmers Market a few Saturday’s a month! We will comment on their Facebook post every Friday if we are coming or not. This is a great opportunity to sign up for volunteering, look through our adoption booklet, meet one (or two) of our adoptable pups & some of our volunteers,…
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Bark At The Bank

Dieterich Bank held their annual Bark At The Bank on Thursday, June 13 from 11am-2pm. They had other local shelters come, a cutest puppy contest, bake sale, a food truck, item donation drop off box & a raffle entry for volunteer sign-ups! It was a great time! Izzy & Bridget loved getting out of the…
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Volunteer Now!

We are in desperate need of regular animal care volunteers to help us give our animals the best care possible while in the shelter.As a volunteer based shelter, we can’t do what we do without YOU.We are so appreciative of all of our amazing volunteers. Do you have 2-3 hours per week to help us…
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