Volunteer With Us
Make a difference in the lives of animals in need
━━ Get Involved ━━
There are many ways to get involved, whether you have a few hours a week or more time to give. Here are some of our top volunteer opportunities:
At the Shelter
Direct pet care and facility support
At Events
Fundraising and community outreach
Community Outreach
Advocacy and transportation
From Home
Remote support and digital assistance
At the Shelter
Pet Care
Assist by bathing, walking, or socializing adoptable pets. You'll also help with adoption counseling, with training provided.
Adoption Days
Help transport dogs to Petco and PetSmart in Slidell for weekend adoption events on Saturdays and Sundays. Duties include transporting, walking, and engaging with potential adopters.
Foster Care
Provide a temporary home for animals in need, with all expenses covered. Fostering is a critical part of our mission to save lives.
Handyman Tasks
If you're handy with tools, we can always use help with building or repairing items like storage sheds and playground equipment.
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Support our team by assisting with spay/neuter surgeries for shelter pets, ensuring they're ready for adoption.
Recycling Assistance
Help by taking donated aluminum to recycling centers, contributing to our sustainability efforts and raising funds for the shelter.
At Events
Fundraising and Education
Represent the shelter at various events by sitting at the SPCA table, raising awareness, and collecting donations. Help spread our mission to the community.
Special Events
Support and participate in our semi-annual Wellness in the Park Clinic, Street Fairs, and other events like pop-up wellness vaccination and microchip clinics.
Community Outreach
Transport Program
Volunteer drivers are needed to transport animals to Hattiesburg for our life-saving transport program, dropping them off at designated centers.
Legislation Advocacy
Help lobby for stronger animal cruelty laws and more robust spay/neuter legislation to protect animals throughout our community.
Social Media & Photography
Capture photos and videos of adoptable pets, manage our social media presence, and engage with our online community to help pets find homes.
From Home
Awareness Campaigns
Spread the word about our shelter and events through flyers, inserts, and social media efforts.
Graphic Design
Design promotional materials for events and special initiatives to help us reach more people.
Grant Writing
Research and apply for grants to support our shelter's ongoing work and programs.
Newsletter & Outreach
Contribute to our newsletter and assist in reaching out to donors, adopters, and volunteers.
Interested in volunteering?
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