Volunteering with PAWS Atlanta

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at PAWS Atlanta! 

We couldn't care for over 1,000 cats and dogs every year without our compassionate and dedicated volunteers. Each year our volunteers give hands-on care to animals, educate our community, provide administrative support and more. We provide the training for all volunteer positions, so no prior experience is required. Whether feeding orphaned puppies, finding homes for cats and kittens, or helping to make an event successful, you can be a part of the life-saving work we do!

Have questions or need more info? Meet Haley Walker, our Volunteer and Programs Coordinator.

Get Started
Waiver Form

Ready to Volunteer?

Here’s how you get started

Step 1

Complete the Application

All volunteers are required to fill out an application. Please see our application by clicking here.

Step 2

Attend an Orientation

After submitting the application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to register yourself for an upcoming orientation.

Step 3

Schedule a Time

After attending an orientation session, you will receivean email with instructions on how to schedule yourself for future volunteer opportunities.

Expectations of PAWS Volunteers

While people come to PAWS because they love animals, PAWS volunteers must also be able to work well with other people. PAWS isn't just about animals - It's about people helping animals. 

  • For everyone's protection, volunteers must use the safe animal handling techniques taught in their required training.

  • All tasks, from cleaning cages to stuffing envelopes, have specific procedures. Volunteers must adhere to these procedures unless a staff member directs them otherwise. 

Ways to Volunteer

Admin Assistant

Keep the PAWS team organized and on task to save lives.

Cat Care and Enrichment

Socializing cats, including some basic training activities.

Dog Care and Enrichment

Walking and socializing dogs, including some basic training activities.

Community Outreach

Educating our community about PAWS Atlanta and our mission.

Events

Assisting with events held throughout the community. 

Fundraising/Marketing

Help with marketing and fundraising for events and activities. 

Vaccination Clinic Greeter

Help to ensure our community's pets are vaccinated.

Volunteer Do‘s & Don‘ts Waiver Form Download
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