Animal Services Volunteers

Calling all animal lovers! If you have a passion for working with furry friends, we have an incredible volunteer opportunity tailor-made for you at Cobb County Animal Services! Our doors are open to individuals who are at least 18 years old and are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of animals in need. Join our team of dedicated volunteers and be part of the heartwarming difference we make every day. Whether you're walking dogs, nurturing kittens, or lending a helping hand as a groomer, your presence is invaluable to us. By volunteering at least twice a month , you'll have the chance to form deep connections with lovable pets and find fulfillment in knowing that you're making a genuine difference. Our volunteer hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm , providing you with the flexibility to fit volunteering into your schedule with ease. Whether you're a student, a working professional, or someone with a busy lifestyle, we've designed our hours to accommodate various commitments, ensuring that anyone passionate about making a difference can participate. We believe that every volunteer has a special role to play, and your love and care can create a haven for our furry companions. Moreover, we offer you the freedom to choose between working with delightful cats or playful dogs , ensuring you find the perfect fit for your preferences. So, step into the world of compassion and become a vital part of our animal-loving community. Together, we can create a brighter future for these forever friends. Join us now and experience the joy of volunteering – it's a journey that will warm your heart and leave a lasting paw print on the lives of these adorable pets! List of activities that our volunteers can perform: Special events/Community liaison (as needed) Dog walker Show pets for appointments Kennel care Nurture/socialize/enrich pets Light grooming (e.g., brushing) Laundry folding How to apply? 1. Submit Your Application Click “Apply” at the top of this page and complete our quick volunteer application. 2. Review the Volunteer Handbook & Attend a Shelter Tour After your application has been submitted, you will receive an email from Susan Young with a link to our Volunteer Handbook . Please take some time to read through the handbook carefully and complete the required acknowledgement. Once we receive your acknowledgement, Susan will contact you to schedule a tour of the shelter. During your tour, you will: Learn about our volunteer program and expectations. Review the responsibilities and requirements of our volunteers. Learn more about the different ways you can help. Have an opportunity to ask questions and get to know our shelter. The tour and orientation will take approximately 1–1½ hours . Following the tour, Susan will send you an email asking you to confirm whether you would like to continue with the volunteer process. Please be sure to reply to this email if you would like to move forward. 3. Complete Your Background Check & Required Form Once you confirm that you would like to continue, you will receive an email within the next few days with a link to complete the required background check and sedition form . The email will come from Infomart at [email protected] . Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox. It is important that you complete both the background check and the sedition form . The sedition form is included as part of the background-check process and is sometimes overlooked, so please make sure both requirements have been completed and submitted. 4. Complete Your Shadow & Training Day Once your background check and sedition form have been completed, Susan will contact you to schedule your shadow/training day . Your training will depend on the type of volunteer work you are interested in: All volunteers: Approximately 1 hour with an Animal Control Officer (ACO). Dog walking: Approximately 3 hours with an advanced volunteer. Cat volunteering: Approximately 1–1½ hours of volunteer training. Please note that Cobb County Animal Services is unable to accommodate those seeking to fulfill court-ordered community service. The information supplied is confidential. If you have additional questions and/or would like more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Young at [email protected] . Note to volunteers: Please ensure that you have enabled text messaging notifications to receive crucial updates regarding background checks. Given the substantial volume of volunteer applications, if the background check is not completed after two attempts, your application will no longer be considered.

Calling all animal lovers! If you have a passion for working with furry friends, we have an incredible volunteer opportunity tailor-made for you at Cobb County Animal Services! Our doors are open to individuals who are at least 18 years old and are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of animals in need.

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and be part of the heartwarming difference we make every day. Whether you're walking dogs, nurturing kittens, or lending a helping hand as a groomer, your presence is invaluable to us. By volunteering at least twice a month , you'll have the chance to form deep connections with lovable pets and find fulfillment in knowing that you're making a genuine difference.

Our volunteer hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm , providing you with the flexibility to fit volunteering into your schedule with ease. Whether you're a student, a working professional, or someone with a busy lifestyle, we've designed our hours to accommodate various commitments, ensuring that anyone passionate about making a difference can participate.

We believe that every volunteer has a special role to play, and your love and care can create a haven for our furry companions. Moreover, we offer you the freedom to choose between working with delightful cats or playful dogs , ensuring you find the perfect fit for your preferences.

So, step into the world of compassion and become a vital part of our animal-loving community. Together, we can create a brighter future for these forever friends. Join us now and experience the joy of volunteering – it's a journey that will warm your heart and leave a lasting paw print on the lives of these adorable pets!

Special events/Community liaison (as needed)

Dog walker

Show pets for appointments

Kennel care

Nurture/socialize/enrich pets

Light grooming (e.g., brushing)

Laundry folding

It is important that you complete both the background check and the sedition form . The sedition form is included as part of the background-check process and is sometimes overlooked, so please make sure both requirements have been completed and submitted.

Once your background check and sedition form have been completed, Susan will contact you to schedule your shadow/training day .

Your training will depend on the type of volunteer work you are interested in:

All volunteers: Approximately 1 hour with an Animal Control Officer (ACO).

Dog walking: Approximately 3 hours with an advanced volunteer.

Cat volunteering: Approximately 1–1½ hours of volunteer training.

Please note that Cobb County Animal Services is unable to accommodate those seeking to fulfill court-ordered community service.

If you have additional questions and/or would like more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Young at [email protected] .

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