Are you interested in helping save lives and serve your Metro Community by volunteering? At Louisville Metro Animal Services we rely on the support and hard work of our dedicated volunteers. We ask all interested volunteers to first attend a volunteer orientation (please see our calendar for orientation dates). Below are some of the things that our awesome volunteers do to help MAS out!
Front Desk Aid:
*Assist MAS staff with tasks and daily responsibilities of the shelter
*Answer phones
*Greet visitors and answer questions about adoptable animals.
General Office Support:
*Make copies and organize documents
*Help with data entry, filing, and mailings
*Hang flyers/Decoratioins as needed
Cat Care:
*Socialize and work with cats/kittens
*Brush cats/kittens
*Clean litter boxes and refill water/food where needed
Dog Care:
*Work on basic behavior training
*Exercise and walk dogs
*Take dogs with 'Adopt Me' vests to community events and parks
Kennel Helper (ongoing throughout the day):
*Spot clean kennels
*Mop 'Meet and Greet' rooms and hallways
*Clean up Dog Play Yards/Dog walking area
*Spot clean kennel/public windows
General Cleaning:
*Wash and fold laundry
*Wash dishes, toys, kongs
*Organize laundry, treats, food, and storage areas
Special Event Handlers:
*Handle dogs and supervise cats at offsite events.
Tabletops:
*Take tabletops and signs promoting volunteer opportunities, events, and adoptable animals to businesses and community boards throughout Louisville.
Specialized Volunteer Opportunities:
Manslick Road:
*Help with Lost and Found walk-thrus
*Help staff intake animals
*Clean dishes and help with laundry
Petsmart:
*Help with weekend off-site transports and dog adoptions at Petsmart
All volunteers must first attend a volunteer orientation and fill out required paperwork before any volunteer service can be performed. Please check our calendar for upcoming orientation dates and contact Alisa Oerther, Community Engagement Coordinator, at 574-5556 to register or ask questions.
As a representative of Metro Animal Services, it is important that you set an excellent example for the community. Please be sure your pets are fully vaccinated and licensed if you plan to volunteer at our shelter.
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