The Humane Society of Ventura County is seeking volunteers to help with the on-going operation of its Ojai animal shelter as well as to assist the private nonprofit organization with its off-site fund-raising activities.

Volunteers are needed for the following tasks:

 Participating in animal yard checks in cities throughout Ventura County (applicants must first go through training with Humane Society officers);
 Setting up and manning HSVC informational booths at local community events;
 Collecting cash donation boxes for the HSVC on routes in Ventura County. Drivers needed mostly in Santa Paula, Fillmore and Moorpark.

Sherry Brockus, Executive Director of the HSVC, said volunteers are vital to the organization’s mission to promote the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care and protection of animals through education and community outreach programs.

“Our services and events we provide through the shelter have grown,” Brockus said. “We are very grateful for all the wonderful volunteers we currently have, but our needs have increased. We service the entire county and now we are reaching out to those other areas of Ventura County by asking for more support. We look forward to new, energized volunteers willing to help us.”

Applications are available at the HSVC shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, or online at www.humanesocietyvc.org. Click the “Get Involved” icon for the application. For more information, call Volunteer Coordinator Kate Nelson at 666-5031 or 646-6505.