Getting Started: All potential volunteers, except those needing court-ordered community service, should fill out the online volunteer application by clicking on the link below. Within the application, you will select an orientation date. All volunteers must attend an orientation (youth volunteers must have a parent present at orientation). At the orientation, you will learn the different ways to volunteer, the expectations and procedures involved in volunteering with us, and receive a tour of the Adoption Center. At the end of the tour, you can then purchase your volunteer t-shirt. All volunteers must wear their volunteer t-shirt while on campus.

In House Training: Some volunteer tasks, such as feline care and dog walking, require additional training. During the training, you will learn the protocols and safety procedures associated with that task.

Age Requirements: Youth ages 16-18 are permitted without a guardian (Parents must attend the initial orientation for all youth volunteers). Younger children are permitted to assist a parent or guardian who has gone through the volunteer application process and must be supervised at all times. Youth under the age of 18 are not permitted to walk our dogs but may accompany an adult who has completed the necessary training.

Foster a Pet at Home: Help us save lives by providing a temporary, loving and restful retreat for animals in need. We provide all the supplies, food and medical attention, so there is no cost to you as a foster parent… all you provide is love! Contact our Foster Care Coordinator to learn about our pets in need of temporary homes at foster@humanesocietysav.org.

School Community Service: If your school community service requirement is 10 hours or more, please complete the regular volunteer application. If you need fewer than 10 hours, you can complete those hours by volunteering at any one of our community events, organizing a donation drive, or becoming a part of our Nuzzle Buddies program. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Sara Beauchamp at (912) 354-9515 x 112 or via email at volunteer@humanesocietysav.org for details.

Court-Related Community Service: A Community Service Orientation is required before beginning any service hours.

Group Volunteer/Community Service Projects: Requests for group volunteer or community service projects must be submitted 30 days in advance for approval. Please email us at volunteer@humanesocietysav.org with details of your request.