Whitman County Humane Society (CCE Transportation Provided)

Organizational Information: Whitman County Humane Society is a non-profit animal shelter. They are a no-kill shelter and provide many services to the community. Some of the services they provide are a dog park, adoption center, pet food bank, and affordable spay/neuter program.

Opportunity Description:   Students will be helping with deep cleaning dog runs and other general cleaning around the shelter. This includes but is not limited to cleaning blankets, toys, kennels, and possibly washing dishes. We will be cleaning and possibly working around animals so please wear appropriate clothing. 

Days/Times:  Transportation will be provided. Please meet at CUB L45 at 8:45 AM to meet with your group. We plan to return to campus around 11:15 AM. 

Requirements: Service hours are allocated based on amount of direct service participation and do not include meeting time and transportation to/from the service site. Students should plan to receive 2.5 hours of service for this project. Please dress appropriately for weather. Closed toed shoes required. All students are advised to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. We will be cleaning and working with animals, so please wear clothes that cover skin to prevent any scratches or injuries. Masks and social distancing are a requirement for participation. 

COVID: Due to a current mandate from the State of Washington, and for the safety of our students and community partners, all students shall wear masks while in CCE vehicles and while at community partner sites regardless of vaccination status. 

Currently during the pandemic, we will be allowing students to drive themselves to CCE Led projects if they wish to maintain greater distancing. If students wish to drive themselves to the event, please email cce.projects@wsu.edu at least 24 hours before the event.

Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of all of our students and partners, CCE-Led projects may be cancelled up until the project time. If the project is cancelled, we will notify you as soon as we are able in a timely manner.

 Cancellation Policy: Participants can unregister on GivePulse up to 24 hours before the scheduled project start time. Please let CCE staff know if you are unable to participate if it is within 24 hours of the project meeting time. The CCE has a strict No Show Policy. After 2 No Shows students will be unable to participate in CCE-led Projects for the rest of the semester. 

The CCE strives to sponsor activities that are accessible to all students. If you need accommodations to fully access the activities offered through the Center tor Civic Engagement, please contact Sandra Kelly, at (509) 335-4609 or sandra.kelly1@wsu.edu at least one week prior to the activity.