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Great Day of Service VolunteersThe Humane Society of Northeast Georgia has a small staff, and without our team of volunteers we could not fill the needs of our pet community. Volunteers are instrumental in the success of our everyday work and special events and we appreciate all their hard work and dedication.

While there is no volunteer age limit, we do require that all volunteers under the age of 18 have an adult with them at all times during their visit. All Humane Society Volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Application and attend a Volunteer Orientation at the shelter before becoming a Volunteer.

If you’re interested in volunteering at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia you can choose from:

Mini Adoptions

Animals are transported to various locations for adoption opportunities. The Society needs volunteers to care for the animals on location and help with the adoption paperwork. Adoptions usually last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and shift work is available. We need volunteers who are committed to coming if scheduled.

Pet Therapy

Volunteers are needed to take animals to different nursing homes and assisted living homes in the area. The volunteers come to the shelter and pick up a puppy, and when the visit is complete they bring the puppy back. We ask that people call the nursing home to schedule a convenient time so the volunteer can inform the Volunteer Coordinator who will have a puppy ready. Puppies can be taken from the shelter between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Animal Care

Volunteers are needed to visit with the animals at the shelter. They can take the puppies for walks, give them baths, and play with them. They can play with the cats, brush them, and give them breaks from their cages. The animals are friendlier, more relaxed, and make better companions when they have consistent human contact. This volunteer job can be done by a person of any age and requires no scheduled commitment. However, it is a job that is very important in helping the animals find loving homes.

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Special Events

Throughout the year, we host special fund-raisers that require volunteers. There is usually one event per month lasting a full or half day. If you sign up to be a part of these events we need you to be committed since they would not be successful without our volunteers.

Education

Work with the shelter to broaden our outreach. Educational displays are requested year round at festivals, grand openings, and schools. Set up and take down is required, and volunteers must be knowledgeable about the Humane Society and our programs.

Humane Teen Club

The Humane Teen Club is for teens aged 13 to 17 who are interested in learning about animal companionship and volunteer opportunities at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia before they turn 18. Teen Club members are chosen at the end of the summer and the program runs throughout the school year.

The Humane Teen Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from October to May and teens learn about animal welfare, animal behavior and training. Space is limited to 20 members who are chosen based on the strength of their application essays. Applications are due by September 11, 2009. Please contact our Volunteer Department at (770) 532-6617 for further information.

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Office Work

Volunteers can learn to answer phones and assist adopters with general information. Volunteers can also help with mailings, or help staff with any filing or office duties that are needed. Some training may be needed, but the commitment level is flexible.

Petfinder.com Photographers

Petfinder is a free web tool available four our shelter to post pictures of our shelter pets up for adoption. Photographers are needed to get pictures of the animals in the adoption area. Special training is required and requires no scheduled shifts.



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