Volunteer Handbook
LHS Shelter Tour
Whether you’re new to Lake Humane Society or just need a refresher on our layout, this video is the perfect place to begin. Join Savannah as she takes you on a guided tour of our shelter, walking you through each key area volunteers may work in — from the front desk and adoption rooms to dog and cat areas, medical spaces, and more.
This tour will help you feel more confident navigating the shelter and give you a better understanding of how each space supports our mission of helping animals in need.
Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance: Dish Washing
In this video, our staff member Luci walks you through how to properly wash and sanitize dishes here at Lake Humane Society. From food and water bowls to litter scoops and enrichment items, this step-by-step demonstration shows exactly how we ensure everything is cleaned to our standards for the health and safety of our animals.
Daily Maintenance: Laundry Process
In this video, Luci demonstrates how we handle laundry here at Lake Humane Society — including how to properly load and run the machines, sort items, and fold everything for easy use throughout the shelter.
Animal Care
Animal Care: Cat Tender, Love, and Care
In this video, Savannah demonstrates the proper way to open a cat’s cage safely and calmly, how to introduce yourself to each kitty with gentle care, and where to find all the treats and toys for positive interaction. Giving our cats attention and love is essential for their comfort and wellbeing, and this video highlights the best practices to build trust and create happy experiences for our feline friends.
Animal Care: Putting on a Dog Harness
In this video, our Lead Animal Care staff member Alex demonstrates how to properly fit and secure an Easy Walk harness on one of our shelter dogs. You’ll learn step-by-step how to safely and comfortably harness a dog, ensuring a positive experience for both you and the pup. Proper harnessing is essential for safe walks, reducing pulling, and helping our dogs build trust through gentle handling.
Animal Care: Safely Walking Dogs Through the Kennels
In this video, our Lead Animal Care staff member Alex demonstrates the proper and safe way to walk a dog through the kennel areas at Lake Humane Society. You’ll learn why keeping your pup close to your side is important and how this positioning gives you better control if another dog or person passes by.
Events
Want to help out at one of our events? This training is for you!
Our event volunteers are the face of Lake Humane Society out in the community, helping raise awareness, promote our programs, and most importantly, support the animals in our care. Whether you’re assisting at a major fundraiser like Mutt Strut or Santa Paws, representing LHS at a local info booth, or helping with off-site adoptions, your role is essential to our success.
This slideshow, created by our Event Coordinator Miranda, walks you through everything you need to know—from the types of events we participate in to responsibilities, expectations, and how to sign up. It’s a great refresher or starting point for any volunteer looking to get more involved with our outreach and fundraising efforts.
Thank you for helping us make a difference, one event at a time!
