Adult Volunteers

  • Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer without supervision under the Adult Volunteer program at HSGS. Training’s are required to work with animals and assist in certain departments. ‍ ‍

  • To volunteer on site without supervision individuals must be 16 years or older. Children and teens are encouraged to check out the Youth Programming pagefor ways to get involved!

    1. Support. Support our staff, other volunteers, our philosophies, mission, and procedures inside and outside of the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.  

    2. Honesty. Be honest and realistic with yourself and us concerning your needs, goals, availability, and capability.  

    3. Commitment. Please consider volunteering a serious commitment. Your presence is needed and very much appreciated.  

    4. Knowledge. Learn while you are here! The more training you receive the more skills and experience you will gain which will enable you to participate in more volunteer tasks.  

    5. Communicate. Let us know what is working and what is not. We are always striving for improvements, and we need your input! Report any concerns or comments to the volunteer coordinator so needs may be assessed and addressed.

    • Dog walking

    • Helping at special events

    • Assisting in the thrift store

    • Cleaning and caring for our feline, canine and small furries

    • Pet Fix Savannah Clinic support

    • Providing front desk support

    • Landscaping/facility maintenance tasks

    • Helping at offsite special events & community outreach

    • Transporting animals

    • Post adoption support

Volunteers help in many departments within HSGS!

We welcome kind hearted individuals of all ability levels who are ready to help make a difference at HSGS!

How do I get started?

1. The first step to joining the team is to fill out the volunteer application listed below. Please be sure to include what interests you and what your availability looks like!

2. After we receive your volunteer application the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to confirm you’re all set for orientation!

Questions?

Email/ Phone:

volunteer@humanesocietysav.org

(912)354-9515 ex 112