There's nothing more rewarding than helping homeless animals. The purr of a kitten and the appreciative look in a dog's eyes say "Thank You" like nothing else can. Volunteers are very important to the Humane Society. We rely on the assistance of caring, hardworking volunteers to fulfill our mission of finding homes for the over 3,000 homeless animals we take in annually.
The first step to becoming a volunteer is attending a required orientation to learn the expectations and procedures involved. Volunteer orientations are held once a month with the date/time posted on our website. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
Orientations are on the 3rd Saturday of every month and you MUST sign up to attend. For volunteers 18 years and older the orientation is at 10 am and for junior volunteers, ages 14-17 or those only wanting school community service hours, the orientation begins at 11 am.
If you are inquiring about volunteer hours for a school or church community service project, please contact Emily Cyr at (912) 354-9515 ext. 0 or email the shelter at contactus@humanesocietysav.org.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Dog Walkers/Animal Socialization/Dog Bathers
Description: Exercise and socialize dogs; socialize cats.
Time Commitment: Two hours between 10-12 and/or 2-4 once a month
Location: Humane Society shelter at 7215 Sallie Mood Drive
Age: 14 and up
Orientation Required – download volunteer application at this link Volunteer Application
The Pick of The Litter Thrift Shop
Description: Volunteers assist customers and restock inventory. Retail experience is helpful but not necessary. On-the-job training is provided. Desperately need Friday, Saturday and Tuesday evening volunteers!!!
Time Commitment: one shift once a week
Available Time: Mon-Fri, 10-5:30; Sat 10-4; Tues eve 6-8 pm (sorting/pricing)
Location: Humane Society (upstairs) 7215 Sallie Mood Drive
Age: 18 and up
Orientation Not Required
Foster Parents
Description: Foster parents give a second chance to animals with minor behavior problems and sick or injured animals until they are ready for adoption. Potential foster parents must complete an application and be interviewed.
Time Commitment: Must be willing to commit to house the animal until it is either adopted or can come back to the shelter.
Location: Your Home
Age: Must be over 18
Foster Care Application and Interview Required – download foster care application at this link www.humanesocietysav.org/help.asp?ArticleID=51
Special Events - Dog Lover's Walk, Doggie Carnival and Mutt Strut
Description: Assist set up and help run events to raise money for the homeless animals in our care.
Requires an event orientation.
Doggie Carnival – 1st Sunday in May; Mutt Strut – 1st Saturday in November
Must commit one month in advance to working day of event
Location: Forsyth Park
Age: 14 and up
Pet Visitation Program
Description: You and a Humane Society animal provide companionship, affection and therapy through regular visits to retirement, rehabilitation or residential treatment centers.
Time Commitment: one visit per month
Location: A local health facility that has been accepted
Age: 18+ - provide own transportation
Training Required
Holiday Walkers
Description: Our Shelter is closed during the holidays but our residents still need to be walked. This would be a nice family event at holiday times.
Time Commitment: All major holidays when shelter is closed
Available Time: 9:30am walk and/or 2:30 pm walk
Location: Humane Society Shelter at 7215 Sallie Mood Drive
Evacuation/Disaster Team
Description: Assist us in the case of an evacuation or a disaster.
Time Commitment: N/A
Available Time: N/A
Location: N/A
Age: 18 and up
Evacuation Drills Required Annually
