Apply to Join Our Board of Directors

Are you passionate about animal welfare? The Whitman County Humane Society is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors.

Our organization and the companion animals of Whitman County need dedicated advocates. We invite you to consider this opportunity to serve on our Board of Directors and help strengthen our vital work in the community.

We're looking for community leaders who can bring their professional expertise and fresh perspectives to help guide our shelter's future.

Board service requires a meaningful time commitment, but the rewards are immeasurable. You'll be directly supporting our mission of valuing the human-animal bond, providing stewardship for homeless pets, and promoting compassionate treatment of all companion animals.

Board members are expected to complete a three-year term, with potential for renewal
Board members are required to attend monthly board meetings and serve on at least one board committee. They should be able to devote time to fundraising and committee projects.
Strategic planning, financial oversight, management supervision, policy development, and fundraising.

If you're interested, please complete the application below.

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Tell us about why you want to serve on the board of directors of WCHS:

What skills or life experiences will you bring to the position?

On which committee(s) do you intend to serve on?

Shelter Operations - Oversees organizational function of the shelter and animal care.

Pooch Park - Oversees care and organizational function of the Pooch Park.

TNR (Trap Neuter & Return) - Plan and oversee TNR program.

Marketing & Communications - Supports regular communications including social media, press releases, newsletters, and more.

Furball/Events - Assist with both our largest fundraiser of the year as well as smaller events.

Capital Improvement - Plan and organize capital improvement opportunities.

Please explain why you chose the committees you did and how you believe you can support them.

WCHS values the human-animal bond and our mission is providing stewardship for homeless pets, and promoting compassionate treatment of all companion animals. What do you think the organizations current strengths towards this mission are? What are it's current weaknesses?

What experience do you have volunteering or working for a community-based organization or animal welfare organization?

What relationship and experiences do you have with companion animals?

Is there anything else you'd like to share with us?

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