"Bringing New Hope to Monroe County's
Homeless Animals"
Monroe County's Only Animal Shelter
Our volunteers provide companionship, love, and support to the animals we serve at AWSOM. Please consider one of the volunteer positions below for a rewarding experience!
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ATTENTION: 
All existing and new Dog Walkers...

Please read and print the AWSOM Dog Walking Policy. All Dog Walkers must be over the age of 18 and are required to sign and return the acknowledgement page to the AWSOM Shelter. Also, please check the Volunteer Calendar to see when the next scheduled Dog Walker Training will be held. 
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Shelter Volunteers needed

Our volunteers are vitally important and each task performed is a significant contribution to the health and welfare of the animals in the shelter. Volunteers must be 18 years of age.


Volunteer Positions Available:

Animal Care Assistant - Canine - This volunteer assists staff with completing daily cleaning duties, keeping the shelter facilities clean and    comfortable for the dogs. 
Animal Care Assistant - Feline - This volunteer assists the staff with completing daily cleaning duties of the cat cages, and keeping their facilities clean and comfortable for our cats. 
Dog Walking Program - This volunteer will walk the dogs each day as scheduled. You will learn how to tell what dogs 
Have been walked and how many times. You will learn the yahoo calendar to help assist us in scheduling. This is very important to our pets to exercise everyday and to enrich their lives with humane companionship. 
Laundry Assistant Program - This volunteer supports our staff in the laundry area to keep clean fresh bedding for all of our animals. Provide support by running and sorting soiled items through the washing machine and dryer, Folding and keeping the shelter stocked with fresh bedding and towels. 
Receptionist/Office Assistant - This volunteer will assist in answering the telephone, Checking the lost and found column to re-unite families with their lost pet. Complete forms and keep track of people who would like to adopt, Keep track of people who must surrender their pet, Assist with daily office duties and greeting people entering the shelter. 
Website/Photographer Assistant - This volunteer would work with the shelter manager on photographing and placing all of our animals on our website. Provide support and assistance with keeping our website up to date. 
Transportation Assistant - This volunteer would assist the shelter staff in transporting our animals back and fourth to the veterinary office.

Fundraising Volunteers needed

If you would like to help with fundraising or have ideas to raise funds for the animals, you are at the right place! Email fundraisingvolunteer@awsomanimals.org. Your volunteering will go a long way in helping the animals!