Each year we are able to provide a limited number of on-site group volunteer projects to businesses and clubs, primarily during the warmer months.
Groups typically help with outdoor projects at both of our facilities. The projects include assisting us with landscaping/yard work, picking up trash around our dog walking trails, mulching our dog play yards, etc.
Groups who complete these projects are offered the opportunity to play with an animal selected by staff towards the end of their scheduled time but groups are not eligible for activities like dog walking or animal socializing due to the significant training that is required.
We are absolutely open to any suggestions or ideas from groups for other service activities they would like to provide to Capital Humane Society. Please feel free to add these suggestions at the end of the form.
To serve as a volunteer safely and effectively at Capital Humane Society, individuals need to possess the following basic physical, mental, and emotional capabilities.
Essential Capabilities for all roles:
Must not have strong allergies to animals or to chemicals, such as those used in cleaning
Ability to deal with strong and unpleasant odors and various temperatures
Ability to cope with a very loud environment.
No known concerns about tolerating exposure to zoonotic diseases such as ringworm
Ability to understand, remember and follow instructions and procedures
High level reading and communication skills (example: understand words such as ‘quarantine’)
Possess problem-solving capability
Ability to receive, incorporate and sustain instruction and feedback
Ability to cope with a highly emotionally charged environment and in the presence of animals who are homeless, abandoned, injured and/or abused.
Ability to understand Capital Humane Society’s policies and positions regarding companion animals, animal control, and other key animal welfare issues and an ability and willingness to appropriately and accurately represent those policies when interacting with the public or otherwise representing CHS
An active email address is required
Volunteers between 13-15 years old must have a parent or guardian present at all times
Volunteers must meet the Essential Capabilities of Volunteers requirements
Volunteers agree to a minimum of 4 service hours per month for a minimum of 3 months (some positions require more)
Volunteers agree to assist with general cleaning duties as needed
Volunteers cannot have a documented history of neglect or abuse towards animals
Volunteers must demonstrate behavior that aligns with CHS's Workplace Culture Agreement

Admissions & Assessment Center
2320 Park Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 441-4488 ext. 2
Monday - Friday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Pieloch Pet Adoption Center
6500 S. 70th Street Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 441-4488 ext.1
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday
11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Stransky Veterinary Center
5505 O Street Suite 1
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-473-5370
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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