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Knoxville, TN 37919
We offer short-term volunteering opportunities for community service such as Tennessee Promise and other programs. These opportunities are for basic but important tasks that help our operations run smoothly, including: Preparing toys for our furry friends Cleaning around the shelter like mopping, sweeping, restocking, etc. Outside cleaning tasks like sweeping walkways and picking up litter Laundry and dishwashing No direct animal care tasks are available through short-term volunteering. All short-term volunteers complete a virtual orientation class with a one-time $10 program fee to cover the cost of your volunteer uniform. Applications for short-term volunteering can be found here. All volunteers earning community service hours for court are required to complete a background check. The fee for the background check is $45.
Date Posted: Jul 26, 2022
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Virtual Opportunity
The shelter has a variety of tasks that, while not completed in-house alongside our animals, we could not run without! Requirements: Be at least 16 years old Attend an orientation class and separate training session Meet the attendance requirement: Volunteer at least six (6) hours each month for your first three (3) months Example Duties: Assisting with administrative tasks Processing adoption applications Transcribing voicemails for our busiest departments And much more!
Date Posted: Jul 26, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Knoxville, TN 37919
Paws for Reading is a program that helps individuals in the community and our animals that are available for adoption. Community members practice their reading skills by reading to animals, and in turn, the animals experience the power of the human-animal bond and become more adoptable through socialization. We ask that you commit to reading to our animals at least twice a month, and contribute a $10 donation to help cover the program’s expenses. The minimum age required for readers is 5 years old.
Date Posted: Jul 26, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Knoxville, TN 37919
Ever wanted to spend a day on the town with a sweet dog? Doggie Day Trip allows you to do just that! Take a shelter dog to hang out with you at a park, go for a hike, see the sites downtown, or whatever suits your fancy! Dogs enjoy quality time, exercise and socialization outside of the shelter You’ll have a great time too! There is no commitment beyond simply spending the day together and having fun Participants must be at least 18 years old Dog must remain on leash, held by an adult, at all times Dog must be kept separate from personal pets and other dogs you encounter while out and about You will be provided with a leash and other necessary supplies for your Doggie Day Trip upon arrival at the shelter.
Date Posted: Jul 26, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Knoxville, TN 37919
Our Kitty Caretaker team supports shelter staff in keeping our cats clean, happy, and healthy! Requirements: Be at least 16 years old Attend an orientation class and separate training session Meet the attendance requirement: Volunteer at least six (6) hours each month for your first three (3) months Pay a one-time $35 volunteer program fee to cover the cost of your uniform and other program expenses Example Duties: Cleaning and socializing our cats Helping our professional photographer take quality photos for adoption profiles Spending one-on-one time with cats to learn about their likes Assisting the foster department with the many kittens that come into our care Assisting the adoptions staff with cats leaving for their forever homes And much more!
Date Posted: Jul 26, 2022
