Volunteer at the Shelter
Volunteers provide enrichment, exercise, socialization, and lifesaving support for shelter animals.
Every walk, photo, social media post, and interaction can help improve outcomes for animals awaiting adoption or rescue.
Help Shelter Animals
Volunteers provide exercise, enrichment, and socialization that help reduce stress and improve quality of life for animals awaiting adoption or rescue.
Make a Difference
Every walk, photo, social media post, and interaction can help an animal find a home or attract rescue support.
Support Your Community
Strong volunteer programs benefit animals, shelter staff, adopters, and the entire community.
Interested in Volunteering?
Gwinnett County Animal Shelter manages its own volunteer program, including applications, orientations, training requirements, and volunteer assignments.
If you are interested in becoming a shelter volunteer, we encourage you to visit the official shelter volunteer page and begin the application process.
Learn More About Volunteer Engagement
Volunteers are essential to shelter success. Learn more about volunteer participation, retention, barriers to entry, and opportunities to strengthen community engagement.
Other Ways to Help
Join Our Team
Help support advocacy, education, outreach, and community engagement efforts.
Learn MoreAttend Meetings
Stay informed and make your voice heard by attending public meetings.
Learn MoreContact Leadership
Share concerns and advocate for improvements that benefit animals and the community.
Take ActionAnimals Need People Who Care
Whether you volunteer, foster, adopt, advocate, or simply share information, every action helps improve outcomes for animals in Gwinnett County.
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