CMHS Staff Spotlight: Chris Campbell

Chris Campbell, volunteer program coordinator

Chris has been with the Central Missouri Human Society for a little less than a year now, but he has already taken great strides in strengthening the shelter’s volunteer program Whether it’s coordinating groups to walk dogs or work special events, Chris helps keep the gears moving in one of the most integral parts of the organization.

How has working at CMHS changed your perspective on how animal shelters work?

CMHS has brought to light what exactly it takes to care for the hundreds of animals that are brought to us monthly, from in-taking the animals, to vaccinating, to feeding and making them feel loved here at the shelter. The dedication, time and commitment of the staff to the animals make for one of the environment. And the commitment and devotion from the volunteers and community have built one of the strongest bonds that keep our animal shelter moving forward in our mission of “putting pets with people.”

How many volunteers does CMHS currently have in its system?

When I started in December of 2013, there were 222 active volunteers. As of today, there are 490 active volunteers in our volunteer tracking system.

What are some of the things that people can do while volunteering their time?

There are tons of ways that you can support our mission. We have some volunteers who have backgrounds in photography, and they help us get our animals adopted by shooting the gorgeous photos that we put on our website. We are always out there in the community at special events, and volunteers play a big part at those. Of course, walking dogs is always a big favorite of volunteers, but any social interaction with the cats, dogs and small animals in our care is extremely helpful.