Oconee Regional Humane Society
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ORHS is honored to have some of the most dedicated volunteers around.  Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and work tirelessly to help us in our efforts to protect pets in our community. We could not offer all the programs and services without our Volunteer Team!  From washing dishes and helping with our mounds of laundry, to dog walking and cat cuddling, and providing comfort for an animal in need, the ORHS Volunteer and Foster Programs offer a wide variety of opportunities for animal lovers to use their unique talents and skills to help the animals. We would be struggling without our wonderful team of volunteers!  Our volunteer opportunities work well with any schedule or time constraint. 

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Oconee Regional Humane Society is volunteer based and we are always looking for help in all aspects of our organization.  The following represents a few of our priorities.  If you would like to help, please fill out the volunteer application below.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
When ORHS began in 1999 a handful of passionate volunteers worked hard to make a difference to the animals in our community, to put an end to the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable dogs and cats. When we opened our adoption center in 2012 we relied on volunteers to run our center and to care for the animals in our program.  Today, our adoption center has grown and we’ve added more community outreach programs and we still rely on our amazing volunteers to help keep us operating.  If you would like to help out we have lots of volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age to work at the shelter. Those under 18 are eligible for our Rescue Readers program, provided a parent is present with them at all times.

 
ORHS Volunteer Opportunities

  • DOG CARE (provide care for our shelter dogs, including cleaning, feeding, socializing, and laundry) Shifts available 8am, 12pm, 4pm, and 7pm weekdays and 8am, 1:30pm, and 7pm weekends

  • CAT CARE (provide care for our shelter cats, including cleaning, feeding, socializing, and laundry) Shifts Available 8am and 5pm weekdays and weekends

  • DOG WALKER (rain or shine)
    Shifts available 8:30am weekdays and weekends

  • OFFICE RECEPTION (reception, clerical, and answering phones in our adoption center)
    Shifts available 11am - 3pm Monday through Saturday

  • RESCUE READERS (a parent/child program to read to/socialize shelter cats)

  • FOSTERING (caring for a dog or cat in your home to help prepare them for adoption)

  • PUBLICITY (includes community education, fund raising, pet photos, and articles)

  • OFF SITE EVENTS (assist with off-site pet adoptions and ORHS community events)
    Events are held on weekends in Athens, Greensboro, Eatonton, Milledgeville and surrounding areas

  • TRANSPORTATION (transporting animals for spay/neuter, vet appointments, and events)

  • COMMUNITY PET FOOD DISTRIBUTION (bag, transport, and distribute at food pantry events)
 
If you are interested in helping ORHS make a difference to animals in our community, please complete our volunteer application below or email us at orhspets@gmail.com .

Sign Up To Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer with ORHS, please fill out the online form below.  Or you may download our volunteer application, fill it out, print, sign and mail it to us at 1020 Park Avenue, Suite 101, Greensboro, GA 30642.
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    Volunteer Application




    Volunteer Waiver & Hold Harmless Agreement

    I recognize that working with animals places me at physical risk, and I agree to assume that risk. I understand and acknowledge that though ORHS has taken all reasonable measures to protect me, accidents and injuries can still occur.

    I do hereby hold and save harmless ORHS, it's officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability of any nature or kind from any claim, demand, action, suit, and otherwise of any type whatsoever, directly or indirectly including cost or expenses for or on account of any and all damages or injuries which may be sustained at the shelter or at off-site events.

    I am at least eighteen {18) years of age. In the case of a Rescue Reader volunteer, I will be accompanied at all times by my parent. I have read and understand all of the above statements
    Please type your full name below to indicate acceptance of the Volunteer Waiver & Hold Harmless Agreement. 

    ​I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and have read and understand the above statements.
    Please type your full name to indicate agreement with the Volunteer Waiver & Hold Harmless Agreement.
    *If volunteer is a minor, the signature of a parent or legal guardian is required:
    If volunteer is a minor, the signature of a parent or legal guardian is required. Please type full name of parent.
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Oconee Regional Humane Society

ORHS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Organization - ID# 58-2440625
1020 Park Avenue, Suite 101, Greensboro, GA 30642
Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 3pm and by appointment.
706-454-1508 | orhspets@gmail.com
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  • About
    • About Us
    • Staff & Committee
    • Our Board
    • Strategic Plan
  • Save A Life
    • Adopt A Dog
    • Adopt A Cat
    • Virtual Fostering
    • Adoption FAQ
    • Animal Safety Tips
  • How To Help
    • Foster A Pet
    • Volunteer
    • Wish List
    • Amazon Smile
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    • Newsletter
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