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Without our volunteers, Greenhill could not provide its current high level of service to the animals and people of our community!

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Volunteer Member Team Values

  • Compassion and responsibility for all animals
  • Consistency and reliability to help us care for our animals
  • Commitment to reducing animal overpopulation

What our volunteers are saying...

Volunteering at Greenhill is incredibly fulfilling and fun, and the experience is its own reward. Not only do you get to be around so many adorable animals, but you also get to help look after and comfort them when they need it. And most rewarding of all, you can participate in the adoption process itself, and get to see (and help bring about) some truly priceless moments. Greenhill is an invaluable asset to the local community - animal and human - and it's one of the reasons I'm proud to have called Eugene my home.
Ishalom
Ishalom
I love coming in every week to visit the animals; knowing that I am enriching their shelter experience and giving them the best chance at finding their forever homes is really fulfilling. I've gained a great deal of dog behavior and handling knowledge from Greenhill, as well as some new friends and experiences! If you love animals and want to make an impact in your community, Greenhill is a great place to do it!
Emma F.
Emma F.
As a volunteer since 2012, I help the animals under our care, support the dedicated staff who work so hard in so many ways, and share our shelter success with our community who truly appreciates the work we do. Volunteering brings direct joy and purpose into MY life! Sign Up, Sign In, and Make a Difference- Volunteer!
Sharon R.
Sharon R.
Volunteering grants me the opportunity to give back to all the animals who gave so much to me throughout my life. They were my reliable best friends and loyal companions. I love seeing the joy on the faces of children and adults when they take home their new family member, not to mention heartwarming reunions of pets and their people. I always feel so appreciated by all of the staff and admire their amazing dedication and giving hearts.
KD D.
KD D.
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to share and care, grow and learn. At Greenhill, you get your thank-you's in words and wags and purrs!
Julia F.
Julia F.
If I’ve learned one thing from my time working at Greenhill, it’s that just a few minutes of your time and attention and energy can make a massive difference in the life of an animal in need. If you’ve ever even considered volunteering at Greenhill, you should do it. What may seem like a small gesture to you could wind up being a huge turning point in the life of an animal that needs to find a loving forever home.
Zack P.
Zack P.

Volunteer Spotlight

December 2025

Mary Beth

Meet Mary Beth, our Volunteer of the Month for December! Mary Beth started volunteering in October 2024 and has quickly made a big impact with more than 90 hours of service so far. She currently volunteers in the front office, often serving as the first point of contact for members of the public as they arrive at the shelter. Outside of Greenhill, she also volunteers at her kids’ schools in classrooms, a school library, and at school events, as well as serving as a volunteer coordinator on a Parent Teacher Organization board. She previously volunteered for a total of six years on local public library and history museum community advisory boards.
 
Mary Beth’s upbringing in rural Southeast Kansas inspired her passion for taking care of animals from a young age. Her family cared for dogs, cats, parrots, fish, gerbils, domesticated rats, guinea pigs, and a Uromastyx. She says of her parents, “My dad is a lifelong snake enthusiast. He introduced me to many different species of wild snakes in Kansas and instilled in me a deep respect for how reptiles contribute to ecosystems. My mom fully supported my love of rodents and helped me set up large habitats for them as well as socialize them. It wasn’t unusual to see a tiny whiskery nose poking out of my shirt.” That love of animals carried over to adulthood; these days, her family includes one dog (Freddie, a 2019 Greenhill graduate), three cats (15-year-old Keats, 1-year-old Howie, and 1-year-old Ramona), six fish, and dozens of snails.
 
In 2016, Mary Beth moved to Eugene/Springfield with her husband and kids to allow her husband to pursue more career opportunities. Mary Beth’s own career has included stints as a cashier and customer service associate among other retail positions, general help at a vet clinic, dietary/recreational staff at a nursing home, call center employee mainly conducting political surveys, and antique store employee, but she says the job that was possibly the hardest yet most rewarding was the 15 years she spent as a stay-at-home mom and homeschool parent. She now works for a local school district as a licensed guest teacher and substitute support staff. In her spare time, she enjoys reading historical fiction and mysteries, curating her family’s book collection, and reading aloud with her husband and kids. She’s had a lifelong enjoyment of needle art that dates back to when her mom taught her how to hand-embroider at the age of eight, and she has recently branched out into cross stitching.
 
As an animal lover who enjoys making a difference in her community, Mary Beth says volunteering at Greenhill has been a perfect fit! She enjoys meeting local pet parents, answering questions about local resources and pet adoptions, and giving pet food and other pet supplies for free directly to those who need them. Because flexibility is critical when helping in the front office, she shares that volunteering has been an opportunity to move beyond her comfort zone: “I never know what questions might come my way. Volunteering at Greenhill has also helped me learn better teamwork skills; the front office staff is amazing and always there to support each other and us volunteers. Whatever questions come my way, I’m never alone in problem solving and finding answers.”