Volunteer Information
Without our volunteers, Greenhill could not provide its current high level of service to the animals and people of our community!
Current Volunteers
Ready to Volunteer?
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
To see a list of our volunteer team positions, click here!
To watch a video about volunteering at Greenhill and some of the volunteer positions, click here!
The Youth Volunteer Program provides 12 – 15 year olds a long-term volunteer opportunity at Greenhill Humane Society. While at the shelter youth volunteers must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian over the age of 18 at all times, no exceptions.
Children can be great supporters of the animals and the work we do at Greenhill Humane Society. Because of staffing concerns and safety issues, we are unable to offer volunteer positions to people under 12 years of age; but there are many ways to help without actually being at the center. Please see our Cubs Corner page to see other ways to help.
Volunteer Requirements:
• Supervision of a parent or guardian who is willing to participate in the activity of choice
• Able to commit to volunteering for two hours a week for six months
To learn more about available volunteer positions, please click here.
If you would like more information about volunteering with Greenhill, please call 541.844.8824 or email volunteer@green-hill.org.
If you are 12 years old or under please consider some of the ways you can help and/or make a contribution:
We understand that many young people would love nothing more than to visit with our animals all day and perform a community service for the shelter. However, safety guidelines prohibit children under the age of 16 from volunteering on their own at Greenhill without direct adult supervision. Children ages 12 through 15 must volunteer with a parent or guardian. Volunteers 16 and older can volunteer on their own.
Here are some other ways you can help:
- Participate in our on-site Read to Cats program! Children ages 6-12 years are welcome to sign up to read to the cats in our cattery. Click here!
- Make colorful bandanas for dogs and drop them off at the shelter.
- Make dog and cat toys and drop them off at the shelter. (Felt -not knitted- toys are preferred for kitties; please see our wish list to learn about needed dog items).
- Fundraise for the animals by hosting a lemonade stand, yard sale, or bake sale in your neighborhood!
- Collect bottles or cans that have a CRV and donate through BottleDrop or pick up a blue fundraising bag from us at Greenhill.
- Raise funds at school: get creative and think of fun or unique things/items to sell to raise money for the shelter.
- Organize a food or supply drive. Greenhill can provide you with a “Buddy Barrel” to collect items or pet food. You and your classmates can decorate the barrel however you like.
- Birthday parties: Ask friends/family to bring presents, gift cards, or donate money in your name for the animals. You can bring items to the shelter and give them to the animals yourself!
We are happy to help you by providing brochures, a Greenhill banner, or any other materials you request to help your fundraiser or project. We can also provide you and/or your family or friends with a personalized tour of the shelter and the kennel, cattery and small animal room. Please contact our Community Outreach Department by calling (541) 689-1503 ext 134 if you have questions regarding fund raising and food/supply drives. Items you make or collect can be brought to the shelter during open hours.
Locations and Hours of Operation
Become a Foster Family!
Sometimes we receive animals that are too young or too sick to be adopted. Your family can foster these animals in your home where they can get well and grow. You return them to the shelter after a specified time of care (depending on the animal’s needs) and then we find a loving home for them! Learn more here.
Ready to Volunteer?
Please read this list of volunteer requirements before applying.
Pay for your volunteer registration fee using the link below. Be sure to select the package that fits the type of volunteering you will be doing! Pay Volunteer Registration Fee
After payment is processed you will receive an email to initiate your background check or with next steps (for those under 18).
Volunteer Spotlight
October 2021
Amanda Cote
Meet Amanda, our Volunteer of the Month for October!
Amanda started volunteering in October 2019 and has already contributed over 127 hours of service to Greenhill. She volunteers on the Central Laundry Team, the Dog Enrichment Team, and the Special Event Squad. Previously, Amanda volunteered with the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Amanda’s favorite aspects of volunteering are, “I love seeing animals improve so they can find their forever home! Whether it’s getting more comfortable with people, giving snuggles, or becoming better walkers. It’s fun to help animals show their best side to adopters.”
From volunteering at Greenhill Amanda has, “gotten so much faster at doing laundry! But learning positive reinforcement techniques for working with dogs has been my favorite. I grew up with cats, not dogs, so it’s been nice to learn the best techniques for training my future pups.”
Amanda grew up in Connecticut and moved to Eugene in 2018 when she was hired at the University of Oregon. She has been in higher education for the past eleven years, as a Ph.D. student, postdoctoral, and then professor. Amanda is currently an Assistant Professor of Media Studies/Game Studies in the UO School of Journalism
and Communication.
Amanda enjoys reading, crocheting blankets and toys for friends, and is training for
the spring 2022 Eugene Half Marathon. While in college she participated in competitive ballroom dance. Amanda says, “Don’t ask to see my moves now though – they’re rusty!”
