Ways you can volunteer.
There are many ways for you to volunteer locally in Carrollton, Georgia. Along with the opportunities below, there are also constant local events in town that need volunteers. We will post updates on those events and any opportunities for more volunteers!
How can I volunteer with the Carroll County animal shelter?
There are many different ways you can volunteer, here is a list of the different types of volunteers the Carroll County Animal shelter currently needs:
Administrative Assistant Volunteer - Help Carroll County Animal Services run smoothly by providing support in the administrative office. Volunteer tasks includes data entry, answering phone calls, filing, organizing.
Adoption Assistant Volunteer - Play match maker and help our adoptable animals find their furever homes by guiding the public through the adoption process. This volunteer position works closely with the customer service team to provide our community an excellent experience while choosing their new friend. An ideal candidate would provide consistent service in order to learn about the unique traits of each adoptable animal.
Dog Walker Volunteer - Provide socialization, exercise, basic obedience commands, and enrichment to the dogs through walking and time outside the kennel.
Cat Enrichment Volunteer - Help make our adoptable cats happy while they wait for their forever family! Volunteer tasks include providing enrichment, socialization and basic housekeeping for cats on the adoption floor.
Dog Enrichment Volunteer - Provide our adoptable dogs the exercise and enrichment they need to thrive while they wait to be adopted. Volunteer tasks include interacting with adoptable dogs while providing them exercise, socialization, and enrichment including treat distribution and some clicker training. Be our eyes and ears and help us maintain safety protocol to facilitate positive interactions between the public and adoptable dogs.
Event Assistant Volunteer - Help with the planning, preparation and execution of off-site events. Volunteer tasks include gathering event supplies, set up and tear down and animal handling. The ideal event assistant volunteer will be comfortable communicating with people from diverse backgrounds.
I’d like to volunteer, now what?
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Step 1 before you can volunteer is to watch this video here.
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Step 2 is to fill out this application here.
Please print and fill out this application and email it to cowens@carrollcountyga.com
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Once you have completed the steps above, you will be able to pick which section you want to volunteer in and complete any needed training and begin volunteering!
Other volunteer opportunities:
Come over Rover: Doggy day out program!
Give a shelter dog a break, help them meet potential adopters, and enjoy some furry companionship! While you must stay in Carroll County with the pup, you do not have to be a Carroll County resident to participate! This opens the door for college students missing their family dog at home, or families who may not have the space, take a happy doggo out and enjoy some puppy love!
You must be 18 or older to be responsible for the pup, and will need to bring a valid drivers license when you apply.
Visit the Carroll County Animal Shelter to apply in person, and feel free to message or comment with any questions! And please, tag both us and the shelter in any pics you post of your shelter pup’s day out, let’s spread the pawsitivity.
Monday-Wednesday & Friday 12:30-4:30, Thursday 12:30-6 and Saturday: 9-4. Closed Sundays.
How to get started with Come over Rover:
Sign this release form
Fill out this form
Bring them with you to the animal shelter to take a dog out for the day!