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
New Volunteers
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!
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:
- 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
February 2023
Whitney & Ivy O.
Meet Whitney and Ivy, our Volunteers of the Month for February! Whitney and Ivy started volunteering in July 2021 and have already contributed over 200 hours of service to our shelter. Whitney and Ivy volunteer as Cattery Adoption Floor Cleaners. Previously Whitney volunteered at a grief center where, through play therapy, she helped children and families who experienced the loss of loved ones.
Whitney and Ivy’s favorite aspects of volunteering are, “We love seeing the animals each week. Celebrating when one we loved gets adopted! We love learning about their stories and what some have overcome.”
From volunteering at Greenhill Whitney and Ivy have learned, “How much love and dedication goes into each cat/kitten. How many services Greenhill provide. How resilient cats are!”
Whitney grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and Ivy grew up in Portland and Salem. Because Whitney and Ivy wanted a bit more opportunity and excitement, they moved to Eugene from Salem in 2019. Ivy is a student. Whitney teaches special education in the Eugene School District. In the past she has worked as a nanny and preschool teacher. Whitney also worked in Yellowstone National Park on a trail crew/youth conservation core for two summers and her first job was in a Sno Shack making snow cones. Last summer Ivy worked for the Northwest Youth Corps.
Whitney and Ivy have 2 cats, Lucy and Herman (a Greenhill alumni), and Harvey, a large Kangal Shepherd. They love traveling, hiking (especially Whitney and Harvey), reading, watching Netflix and chilling. Whitney says, “We love volunteering with Greenhill and love being a part of such an amazing organization in a small way.”
