Let’s Rally to Save!

V O L U N T E E R

Thank you for thinking of the animals!

WELCOME!

This evening…Learn about volunteer programHear from our staffFun icebreaker gameDoor prizesUpcoming trainings and eventsMeet and greet!

AAHS is a no-kill nonprofit dedicated to lowering area euthanasia rates through adoption, spay/neuter,

and pet retention programs.

ABOUT US

No-kill shelter adopting dogs, cats, and small animals

2 locationsShelter & ARSNC: Mars Hill Rd. in WatkinsvilleAdoption Center: Pet Supplies Plus in Athens

Adopt about 400 animals each yearARSNC helps over 4,000 animals each yearPet Care Clinics vaccinate over 1,200 animals each yearEducate public through community outreach and humane education

AAHS depends on private funding and its volunteers to succeed in its mission!

“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.”

VOLUNTEERSteps to Become a VolunteerWatch/Attend OrientationRegister Your EmailComplete Volunteer ProfileSign Liability Release AgreementComplete Required TrainingSign Up on Online ScheduleStart Volunteering!

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

VOLUNTEERVolunteer PositionsZeus House VolunteersAdoption Center VolunteersSpay Neuter Center VolunteersPet Care Clinic VolunteersFoster ParentsStreet Team Volunteers

Community Outreach VolunteersFood Bowl VolunteersPlus Other Essential Positions

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”

ZEUS HOUSE

Zeus House Volunteers…Greet visitorsAdministrative tasksAssist with general cleaningHelp groom the animalsSocialize with the animalsPet promotions

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

ADOPTION CENTER

Adoption Center Volunteers…Greet visitors and answer questionsIntroduce potential adopters to animalsAssist visitors with lost pet inquiriesAssist with general cleaningHelp groom the animalsSocialize with the animalsPet promotions

“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.”

SPAY NEUTER CENTER

Spay Neuter Center Volunteers…Administrative tasksAssist with general cleaningHelp staff prepare for surgery

Clean surgical instrumentsWrap packsFold drapesOpen syringes

Complete daily and weekly tasks

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” 

PET CARE CLINICS

Pet Care Clinic Volunteers…Greet clinic customersHold leashes while owners prepare paperworkHelp separate noisy animalsClean up after animalsAssist with administrative tasksProvide flea treatmentsAssist the veterinarian

1st Saturday of each month from 1pm-4pm (excluding September and November)

“Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.”

FOSTER PARENTS

Canine Foster Parents…Foster dogs until adopted (time commitments vary)Spend quality time with dogsAttend events with dogsAll supplies are provided

Steps to Become a Foster Parent…

“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.”

STREET TEAMCOMMUNITY OUTREACH

Street Team Volunteers…Become C.H.L.O.E.Spread the AAHS mission in the communityPromote AAHS, its animals, and its events

Distribute/post promotional materialsAttend fundraisers and local events

Advocate for awareness of animal issues

Providing free pet food to those who can’t otherwise afford it.

FOOD BOWL

Food Bowl Volunteers…Organize food drivesDistribute food on scheduled datesPick up donations from drop-off points

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

As-needed opportunities…Clerical VolunteersRecycling Program VolunteersAnimal TransportersMaintenance/Repairs VolunteersGrounds Keeping Volunteers

We also have…Young Volunteer OpportunitiesGroup Volunteer Opportunities

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”

ICEBREAKER GAME

Directions: Talk to other attendees to find out whether they have any pets that meet the descriptions listed and write their names in the columns for 1 point each…

The person with the most points gets to pick the first door prize!

Time: 10-15 Minutes

“Volunteers are love in motion!”

DOOR PRIZES

Pet CarriersPet Training KitT-shirtsStationery KitPawprint Decoration KitPhoto Book & PuzzleCarpet Cleaner

Mirko Gift CertificateDarden Gift Certificate

(Olive Garden/ RedLobster/ Longhorn)OSI Restaurant Gift Certificate (Outback/ Carrabbas/ Bonefish)Ashford Manor Concert Tickets

(Oct. 9: Half Dozen Brass Band)Melting Point Concert Tickets

“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.”

QUESTIONS?

Questions? Comments?

UPCOMING EVENTS

Eat Out for the Animals (fundraisers)Casa Mia Tapas: Thursday, Oct. 20, dinnerEast West Bistro: Monday, Nov. 7, dinnerThe Pita Pit: Monday, Dec. 5, all day

Pet Care Clinics @ Pet Supplies PlusSaturday, Oct. 8, 1pm-4pmSaturday, Dec. 3, 1pm-4pm

Canines and Cocktails @ Hotel IndigoWednesday, Oct. 19, 5pm-7pmWednesday, Nov. 16, 5pm-7pmWednesday, Dec. 21, 5pm-7pm

Adoption Event @ Legacy Mill Apts.Saturday, Nov. 19, 11am-3pm

Walk to Adopt (Downtown Athens)Saturday, Oct. 22, 2pm-3:30pm

Volunteer Photography Training@ Zeus House ShelterMonday, Oct. 17, 3pm-4pm

Charity Chili Cook-off @ TerrapinSaturday, Nov. 5, 5:30pm-8pm

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”