INTERESTED IN SOCIALIZING AND HELPING PLACE AHS DOGS AND CATS IN THEIR FOREVER HOMES? WE NEED YOU!
We rely on our dedicated volunteers to walk and socialize the dogs, help build their confidence, play with our cats and answer the public’s questions about pet education and adoption. We are always in need of volunteers who are committed, caring and ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and adopters. By joining our team of dedicated volunteers, you will be helping to place as many adoptable animals as possible into loving homes, while positively impacting the community. If you are over 16 years old (some positions require individuals to be at least 18 years of age) and would like to become an AHS volunteer, please carefully review the details below.
HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER
The 2-step process for becoming an AHS volunteer differs between the Howell Mill and Mansell Campuses in Step 1:
HOWELL MILL CAMPUS-Step 1
Attend our Volunteer Orientation session. During the session, you will learn about the history of Atlanta Humane Society, our mission and receive detailed information about the various volunteer opportunities available at the shelter. You will also work with our Animal Behavior & Training Coordinator, who will provide detailed information about handling animals and the general procedures and policies of our organization. We do require a donation to cover the cost of training supplies (t-shirt, apron, and leash). Please click here to fill out an online application. When you submit the application, further instructions for scheduling a Volunteer Orientation Training session will be sent to the email address you provide. Please note Howell Mill Road will resume training sessions in July. Please continue to check the link in your confirmation email for future dates–they will publish as they are available.
MANSELL CAMPUS-Step 1
Fill out the online application, then schedule and attend a Volunteer Orientation Training. The first step in becoming a Mansell Atlanta Humane Society volunteer is to attend a mandatory 3 hour-training session. During the session, you will learn about the history of the Atlanta Humane Society, our mission and receive detailed information about the various volunteer opportunities available at the shelter. You will also work with our Animal Behavior & Training Coordinator, who will provide detailed information about handling animals and the general procedures and policies of the AHS. We do require a donation of $25 (cash or check) at this training to help cover the cost of training supplies (t-shirt, apron, and leash). Please click here to fill out an online application. When you submit the application, further instructions for scheduling a Volunteer Orientation Training session will be sent to the email address you provide.
BOTH CAMPUSES-Step 2
*Please note: The volunteer program, training, and opportunities offered through the Atlanta Humane Society apply only to the Atlanta Humane Society locations in Atlanta, Georgia and Alpharetta, GA. We are not affiliated with any other shelters or groups, so their policies may be different.
Please refer to our volunteer Frequently Asked Questions’s (FAQ’s) for more information.
If after reviewing all of the information regarding the volunteer program at the Atlanta Humane Society, you still have questions or concerns, please contact the volunteer coordinator at our campuses:
Howell Mill Campus:
volunteer@atlantahumane.org
404.974.2822
Mansell Campus:
mansellvolunteer@atlantahumane.org
404.974.2842
