How To Volunteer
You can help PCAPS in many ways.
Two important ways you can be involved are:
Volunteering
A number of volunteer opportunities exist at the shelter. You can work on behalf of the animals directly through walking dogs, bathing animals, cuddling the cats, feeding treats, or training animals. If you can't work with the animals, you can help with clerical duties, assisting visitors, special events, or collecting donations. We always have special projects as well.
Why volunteer for PCAPS and the Peoria Humane Society?
PCAPS receives more then 7,000 dogs and cats annually who need the special attention volunteers can give. As an animal lover, you can make a difference for the homeless, unwanted and mistreated animals in our community.
What can I do at PCAPS or the Peoria Humane Society?
You can volunteer both directly and indirectly to help animals. Volunteers provide the ‘luxuries’ that the small shelter staff cannot - individual attention, walking outdoors, feeding treats, and generally making the animals more comfortable during their stay. Or, you can advance animal welfare by assisting with pet therapy or kids programs. PCAPS and the Peoria Humane Society also seek volunteers and groups interested in short-term projects. Your special skills can help improve the lives of hundreds of animals by volunteering your time just a few hours a month.
How can I become a volunteer for PCAPS and the Peoria Humane Society?
Talents and interests will be carefully matched. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and be willing to attend a 2-part orientation and training session. A minimum of a three month commitment must be made to the program. Depending upon the volunteer’s position, hours will vary.
Volunteers must successfully complete an orientation and training session. Our volunteer coordinator conducts three sessions each year- January, April, and July. If you would like to volunteer, please call Patti at (309) 672-2440 or e-mail phscrc@yahoo.com.
Wish List
If you can't volunteer, the shelter always needs donations. Here is a printable version of our most current WISH List.
And Thank you!
PCAPS needs your help! A contribution of any of the following items makes life more pleasant for the nearly 8,000 animals received annually by PCAPS. For more information on how you can help, call PCAPS at 672-2440.
Toilet seat covers/fleece mats - We need lots for cats to lay on.
“Kuranda Dog Beds” go to www.Kuranda.com for info on donating a bed! (When donating a bed, please go to Kuranda website and select Peoria County Animal Protection Services/Peoria Humane Society from the list of shelters.)
Towels - We give lots of baths!
Science Diet Kitten food - canned & dry
Science Diet Cat food - dry
Science Diet Puppy & Dog food - dry
Dog biscuits - not rawhide
Kong toys
Tearless puppy & kitten shampoo
Guinea pig/rabbit/hamster/gerbil food - We get these animals too!
Wild bird seed
Plastic cat toys - Busy Balls
Copy paper - bright colors and white
Liquid laundry detergent
Dishwashing liquid
Paper towels
Aluminum cans - for recycling (can be placed in recycle bin at PCAPS)
Ink jet & laser cartridges & cell phones for recycling (we earn $ for them)
Empty coffee cans with lids