Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia! We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunites available and have some of our volunteer favorites listed some below. If you would like to see a full listing, please READ FURTHER for our full volunteer opprotunity listing. Basically, if you have time and a talent, we can use you on our team! Volunteer opportunities at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia include: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.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 once a 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 16, 2011. Please contact our Volunteer Department at (770) 532-6617 for further information.
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Teen Dog Walking Club
It’s time to get down and dirty with the hounds of the Humane Society! The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s Teen Dog Walking Club is the way for teens ages 13 to 16 to show their compassion for animals, while learning about animal sheltering. Do you want to learn about animals, and help the Humane Society- this club is for you! The Club meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4PM to 5:30PM to help exercise and socialize the Humane Society animals. Due to limited space, this program is on a first-come, first-served basis and meets from October to May. All teens must have parental approval and waivers submitted beforehand. For more information, or to request a Teen Dog Walking Club Waiver, please call (770) 532-6617.Please Click for Teen Dog Walking Club Dates
Administrative
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.Click HERE for a full listing the HSNEGA Volunteer Opportunities
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