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Venango County Humane Society Orientation Manual and Guidelines
(Updated December 2019)
Venango County Humane Society
286 South Main Street
Seneca, PA 16346
814-677-4040
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the Venango County Humane Society.
Volunteers provide VCHS opportunities to enhance our programs and services. Many of our programs
and events would not be possible without the help of volunteers. Volunteers are an extension of the
VCHS staff. We welcome you!
Brief History
The Venango County Humane Society was incorporated as a private, non-profit organization in 1956.
The shelter, on Deep Hollow Road, was built in 1971. In 1993, an addition and major renovations
were completed. Our current shelter, located at 286 S. Main Street, Seneca, PA, was completed in June
2015.
Responsibility and dedication to VCHS
* Volunteers will follow the policies of the Venango County Humane Society.
* Volunteers will display compassionate care for all animals at the shelter.
* Volunteers will act professionally with the animals, co-workers and the public.
* Volunteers will present themselves positively as a representative of the Humane Society.
Process and Information for new volunteers
Volunteer Application: New volunteers with VCHS will complete an application. This will be kept on
file providing the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Volunteer, Katie Parsh, will call
and schedule you for the next Volunteer Orientation.
Volunteer Orientation: All new volunteers will attend a volunteer orientation. At the orientation (or
ASAP thereafter) you will receive a name tag Please wear this name name tag, so the public can identify you
as a volunteer. After volunteering, please return your name tag before leaving.
We also require you to complete a volunteer sign in and out sheet. The book is located at the
Volunteer Station.
More Detailed Volunteer Training: At the orientation, you will be asked to call to schedule your time.
You will need to complete this prior to coming in on your own at least one day before.
Our Senior Volunteers helping in this area are Yolanda Vargason and Katie Parsh. You can
schedule the days you would like to volunteer after the orientation today on the schedule board. Katie
Is the Lead Dog Kennel Assistant and Sam Hout is the Lead Assistant for the cats.