Nonprofit
Published 1/20/26 12:42PM

Volunteer at Paws

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, GA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Even 15 Minutes Makes a Difference
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Volunteer at Paws

    🐾 Come Volunteer at Paws Humane Society…Even 15 Minutes Makes a Difference

    Paws Humane Society & Animal Services is currently caring for over 500 animals, and we need compassionate community members to help us give them the love, enrichment, and attention they deserve.

    One of our greatest needs right now is dog walking support throughout the day. Even a short walk can have a huge impact…for our dogs and our staff.

    Why volunteer with us?

    • You choose how you help…we never make volunteers do anything they’re uncomfortable with
    • Love walking dogs? Great.
    • Prefer dishes, laundry, or data entry? We’ve got that too.
    • Only have 15 minutes? That still helps more than you know.

    🐕 Why dog walking matters

    Walking dogs allows staff to clean kennels more efficiently while also giving our animals:

    • Mental and physical enrichment
    • Stress relief from the shelter environment
    • Better behavior and well-being, which helps reduce shelter decline

    📝 Easy to get started

    • The application process is quick and simple
    • After a brief required orientation, volunteers are encouraged to stop by anytime we’re open and help out
    • No long-term commitment required…volunteer when it works for you

    🌟 More ways to help

    In addition to daily support roles, we also offer special opportunities like Doggie Day Out, off-site events, and community engagement programs.

    If you’ve ever wanted to make a real, hands-on difference for animals in your community…this is it. Your time, no matter how small, truly saves lives.

    💙 Come be part of our village. Our animals are waiting.

    Location

    On-site

    Paws Humane Society and Animal Services

    4900 Milgen Rd, Columbus, Georgia, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    📝 Easy to Get Started

    Applying to volunteer is simple…just click the link to sign up. Once your application is submitted, you’ll be able to schedule an in-person orientation, which lasts about one hour.

    If none of the available orientation dates or times work for you, no worries at all…just send us an email and we’ll be happy to work with you to find a solution.

    We want volunteering at Paws Humane Society to be accessible, flexible, and rewarding for everyone 💙

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