VOLUNTEER AT EBHS

Volunteers play an important role at EBHS as they allow us to offer high quality care to our animals while helping to contain costs. Volunteers can be found in all aspects of our organization from those who assist with special events to those who work hand in hand with our staff. Currently we have over 200 volunteers that help with everything from brushing cats and dogs, cleaning their cages, cleaning the shelter and doing front office work.

Please note that our volunteers work only during our open hours which are Monday through Friday 8am - 6pm and on weekends starting at 8am through 5pm. We do have opportunities outside of those hours at special events for the shelter usually at off-site locations. We also require a six month commitment and expect at least a two hour a week commitment from all volunteers.

Volunteers must complete a training session in the area they wish to specialize in before they can start coming in regularly.

Check out a complete list of Volunteer Opportunities here!

Who can volunteer?
Students aged 16 and up will learn many aspects of animal care while participating in a variety of shelter activities. We accept Parent/Youth teams for pairs with a child at least 13 years old who will be supervised by a parent. Adults don't have to feel left out; you can also participate in shelter activities, fundraising, and our numerous special events.  WE DO WORK WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS.

Adult Volunteer Application (for anyone 18 and over!)

Youth Volunteer Application (for youth volunteers 13 and up - remember, a parent will have to volunteer with you in most cases until you are 16 which will require an adult application to be sent in along with yours. No one under age 18 will be able to handle animals without parental supervision - which means shelter volunteering for those under 18 without a parent will not involve animal interaction).

Foster Care Application Must be 18 or over!


Can't make it to the shelter?

We always have bright new ideas for raising funds for our animals and different ways to include our community. We may even have something you can help us with from home!

  • Bring us your aluminum cans, and we'll take them to a recycling center. Or take your cans directly to the Waukesha Recycling Co., 1001 Tesch Court, and tell them to credit EBHS.
  • Shop at Pick 'N' Save and designate EBHS (201550) on your Advantage card.
  • Bring in an item from our Wish List. We can also use food, animal care items, office and cleaning supplies and a variety of other items. 
  • We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here
  • Finally, you can make a donation to support our work. A portion of proceeds from the following sites goes to EBHS:
 

 




20950  Enterprise Avenue | Brookfield WI 53045-5224
Phone: (262) 782-9261 | Fax: (262) 782-3356 | E-mail: elmbrookhs@ebhs.org