Volunteering at the Shelter

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the ACCAS Adoption Center! 

Animal Services welcomes all individuals and groups interested in volunteering at the Adoption Center. Some volunteer opportunities require volunteer training in order to join the volunteer team.

Experience is not required, and we have volunteer opportunities for people of all skill levels and interests! Training and instructing on safety protocols will be provided during volunteer on-boarding, and throughout volunteer service, depending on the volunteer opportunity.

You must be 18 years old to volunteer at the shelter. If you are under 18, you are welcome to volunteer at the shelter accompanied by a trained, and supervising adult.

If you are interested in earning volunteer hours as a Court-Appointed Community Service Worker, please visit this page.

How to Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are integral to the operations at the Animal Services Adoption Center! Becoming a volunteer requires a willingness to become involved, availability, and commitment to the Animal Services mission and purpose.

Willingness to Become Involved

Volunteers make a huge difference in the quality of life of our shelter pets. To become involved, no experience is necessary – just a willingness to become involved!

Attend an Orientation Session

We are happy to announce that we have opened up our Online Orientation and In-Person Training so that we can get new volunteers in our doors!

If you'd like to start the process to becoming a volunteer, or if you have any further questions, please email Brian Armbrust, Volunteer Coordinator at brian.armbrust@accgov.com or call the shelter at 706-613-3540.

Availability

The Animal Services Adoption Center is open to the public from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM every day and closed on Government Holidays. Typically, volunteer hours are every day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with the most help needed on weekdays. Availability varies depending on the volunteer position, and we are able to accommodate most schedules.

Commitment

Animals live in the moment, and each visit from a volunteer is meaningful! Any level of commitment is welcome and appreciated, however we hope that you will be active in your volunteer service if you join our team. We are looking for volunteers that can spend time with our pets for at least a couple shifts per month. Certain positions may require specific time commitments – please refer to the Current Volunteer Positions page for more information.

Volunteering as a Group or for a Single Day or Service

If you have a group, or are solely interested in a single day of service, please email Brian Armbrust, Volunteer Coordinator at brian.armbrust@accgov.com to schedule an appointment. Please send an email with the following information:

1) Date(s) and time(s) interested
2) Possible number in group
3) Name of group (if applicable)
4) Information for contact person