Interested in Volunteering?

Volunteer With Street Paws

Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, there’s a place for you at Street Paws. Volunteers help us care for animals, support adoptions, assist with events, and keep our shelter running smoothly.

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Getting Started

• All volunteers must sign in and check in with staff when they arrive.

• Staff will direct you to the best place to help that day.

• Always check with staff before interacting with dogs and before allowing dogs in the yard.

• Safety first: Only one kennel door open at a time (inside/outside).

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Volunteer Roles

1) Shelter Volunteers (On-Site — 18+)

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Cat Care & Enrichment

Help our cats feel safe, calm, and loved:

• Sit with kitties and give them attention; play with them

• Play with cats using toys

• Groom cats as needed

• Check cat bedding in cages and change if dirty

• Change water bowls daily with fresh water

• Scoop litter boxes (waste goes in the trash can)

• Make sure cats don’t get closed in the closet, bathroom, or hallway

• Watch for escaping cats when opening doors in the office/cat room

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Dog Care & Enrichment

Support our dogs with safe routines and daily care:

• Walking dogs

• Socializing shy or traumatized pets

• Allow dogs to run in the yard only after checking with staff

  • Some dogs cannot be outside together

• Scoop the yard (waste goes in the large garbage can)

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Cleaning & Daily Shelter Support

Keep our shelter clean, safe, and welcoming:

• Sweep, mop, dust, and general cleaning

• Clean the bathroom (supplies are in the bathroom)

• Fold laundry and put away

• Clean kennels and enclosures

• Wipe concrete walls inside dog cages and dog runs (this is done daily with floor cleaning)

• Remove cobwebs from cages

• Dust fans (fans may require an air compressor for cleaning)

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Outdoor & Facility Help

Help keep the property safe and maintained:

• Blow leaves from turf/concrete areas

  • Important: Do not use regular gasoline in the leaf blower — use the labeled gas mixture only

• Clear the turf area with the leaf blower (blower stored in the yard equipment utility shed)

• Pull weeds (mulch and gravel areas should be weed-free)

• Move fallen limbs to the pile

• Help in the storage containers (often Wednesdays)

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Donations & Pantry Support

• Assist with stocking the food pantry

• Bring donated items into the shelter

• Take photos of donated items for “thank you” social media posts

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Office & Admin Support

• Help with office tasks

• Help with paperwork (as needed and when staff is ready to delegate)

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Transport Help

• Transport animals to vet appointments

• Transport animals to adoption events

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2) Adoption Event Volunteers

Help us connect animals with new families and meet the community:

• Help at adoption events

• Talk to potential adopters/supporters about Street Paws

• Share information about animals available for adoption

• Assist with adoption paperwork (must be the right person)

• Transport animals to events

• Staff the Street Paws table and help sell items during events

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3) Trap–Neuter–Return (TNR) Volunteers

Support community cats through safe, humane care:

• Feed feral/community cats (choose a consistent day you can feed)

• Trap feral cats when needed (injured, spay/neuter, etc.)

• Serve as a cat colony caretaker

• Help supervise the trap loan program

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4) Foster Volunteers

Open your home and help an animal heal and thrive:

• Care for a foster animal like it’s your own

• Provide love, attention, and a safe space

• Street Paws provides food and all veterinary care

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5) Fundraising & Event Volunteers

Help us raise critical funds to save more lives.

Spayghetti Dinner (March & October — Biggest Fundraisers)

• Sell tickets, find sponsors, and help seek donors

• Collect raffle items

• Collect silent auction items

• Help with setup/takedown

• Help wherever needed during the dinner

Toasting for Charity (August — Georgian Gallery)

• Help at the event

• Collect raffle basket/silent auction items

• Mingle with guests and answer questions about Street Paws

Putt for Paws (Date TBD — Three Dollar Café)

• Help where needed

• Talk with supporters about Street Paws/CCHS

• Staff the table and help sell items

Pawtoberfest (October — Brewery)

• Help at Pawtoberfest

• Talk with potential supporters/adopters about Street Paws

• Help with setup/takedown

Naughty & Nice Pictures (November — Shelter)

• Help promote the event

• Help with setup/takedown (includes pre-cleaning)

• Help where needed during the event

Other Fundraising Support

• Letter-writing campaigns

• Seek matching grants or matching donations

• Research opportunities to collect pet food

• Help plan events and find new fundraising ideas

• Distribute Planned Giving Flyers

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6) Two by Two Thrift Store Volunteers (Jonesboro)

Support our thrift store operations:

• Provide daily coverage

• Collect items for the store

• Stock shelves and organize merchandise

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7) Special Skills Volunteers

If you have professional skills, we’d love your help:

• Fundraising

• Photography

• Website management (Wix experience required)

• Social media and marketing

• Bookkeeping (experienced only)

• Creative writing for a newsletter

• Givebutter support (must be the right person)

• Food pickups (truck often needed)

• Volunteer program supervision

• Woodworking (build donation boxes, shelters, cat trees, enlarge cat condo)

• Shelter maintenance/repairs

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Ready to Volunteer?

Contact us to get started, and we’ll match you with the best role based on your interests and availability.

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• “Apply to Volunteer”

• “Become a Foster”

• “Join the TNR Team”

• “Help With Events”