Volunteer to help out at the Wishbone House thrift shop and cage-free cat petting rooms. Help us put on our low-cost spay and neuter clinic at Wishbone House. Assist with adoption events and fundraisers in the community. Volunteers also help out in the Pet food pantry. Those handling animals must be 18 years and older,…
Our foster program allows our highly adoptable cats and dogs to be housed for longer periods than practical within the shelter while they await forever homes. We are looking for people who can provide a positive experience for the pet and are willing to participate in their development and adoption. We cover all medical expenses…
Volunteers assist with transportation to other shelters, rescues and foster homes and vet or grooming appointments. Volunteers may assist with dog walking and exercise programs for the cats and dogs. Animal care, kennel and yard cleaning, and animal feeding are also critical tasks. Those handling animals must be 18 years and older, however, we have…
Spark your creativity in our new volunteer program! WSG is pleased to announce “Spark,” a new volunteer group dedicated to creating a line of handmade fused glass items which will be sold in the WSG Gallery. Starting with a winter holiday theme, the projects will include colorful ornaments and small functional items.
Volunteers are invited to the flameworking studio to make beads for cancer patients. The Cardea Bead program creates a tangible expression of their journey. WSG provides training and materials are provided at no cost to participants. The Cardea Beads program is supported by Marie Yeager Cancer Center and Berrien County Cancer Service.
Help out in the office with administrative, computer, and IT tasks.
Help with the training and socialization of our rescued donkeys and mules.
If you have a truck with a hitch and a horse trailer you can assist with the transportation of animals. Truck or flat bed trailers can also help transport hay bales and other items.
Assist the rescue by cleaning barns, stalls, paddocks, and more.
Volunteers work at the museum, build exhibits, and assist with record-keeping, maintenance of exhibits, and programming.