Volunteering at PAWS
Volunteers are a treasured resource at PAWS! Our dedicated volunteer workers provide many and varied support services to the animals and staff at the shelter.
There are many different ways you can help out at PAWS—working with animals, helping out in the office, organizing or staffing special events…the list is endless! There are volunteer opportunities available for a wide variety of ages and abilities.
Volunteering at PAWS is one of the most rewarding ways to spend a few hours each month—or each week. Please consider being a volunteer—call or email us and get started as a PAWS volunteer today. Please download and complete the Volunteer Application. You can bring this with you to the shelter, or mail it to us.
Areas where you can help
- Working with dogs—we have many dogs who would love to get out and take a walk, which gives them a chance to get some much-needed exercise and attention. In addition, we need volunteers to help bathe dogs before they go out in the community (for satellite adoptions or special events).
- Working with cats—cats need love and attention. Simply holding, petting, or brushing our cats provides them with the human contact they need to be properly socialized.
- Helping the shelter staff—volunteers are needed to assist with various tasks around the shelter. If you are interested in helping with animal care or office administration, we can use your help! We also need help with repairs and maintenance of the shelter (painting, lawn maintenance, etc.)
- Satellite Adoptions—volunteers are needed to take animals available for adoption to various venues (PetSmart, special events).
- Special Events—we have two major fundraising events each year (Auction/Luncheon and DogFest) and several small events planned. We are always looking for volunteers to help plan, organize, and work at these functions.
- Technical expertise or special talents—volunteers with special talents—such as computer expertise, grant writing, etc., are always in great demand.
How to Volunteer
If you are interested in becoming a PAWS volunteer, please contact us by email (info@pawsadoptioncenter.org), or by writing to:
PAWS
2790 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd.
PO Box 684
Middletown, OH 45042
Please note that volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer at the shelter without a parent or guardian. We welcome children aged 7 to 15 as long as they are under the supervision of their parent or guardian.