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 (applicants must first go through training with Humane Society officers);
* Performing clerical work at the shelter and answering phones;
* Manning HSVC informational booths at local community events;
* Meeting with HSVC officials to create fund-raising events;
* Locating sites to sell walnuts donated by Black Mountain Ranch in the Upper Ojai;
* Collecting cash donation boxes for the HSVC on routes in Ventura County. Drivers needed mostly in Santa Paula, Fillmore and Moorpark.

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 Suzanne Soprano at 666-5031 or 646-6505.