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Volunteer Program
Why Volunteer?
One of the best and most rewarding ways you can help animals in Cumberland County is by volunteering at Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, Inc. (FAPS).
FAPS is a no-kill animal shelter, meaning our shelter pets are humanely cared for until they are successfully placed into a loving home. Volunteering at a no-kill shelter is much easier on volunteers because they can rest assured that euthanasia is not practiced in order to make room for other animals . We love and care for all of our shelter animals as if they were our own!
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Volunteerism for animals can unlock skills you may not know you possess! These skills can be applied toward work or a career in the animal care field.
What better way to get hands-on experience than with our shelter staff, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and administrative professionals?
- Many high schools are now requiring student volunteer hours for graduation. We welcome you to assist our shelter staff with various duties throughout the school year to complete these requirements.
- We offer shelter duties for volunteers of all ages.
- Connect with other animal lovers and form new friendships!
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Unable to have pets of your own" Volunteering at FAPS will satisfy your need to have one of your own and you will know that the ones you tend to are in great hand with us!
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Serve as a compassionate role model to children and other adults. Volunteer as little or as much as YOU like.
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Volunteering for animals is so much fun! Get your family, spouse or partner, children, business, church or civic group involved with FAPS.
Helping improve the lives of animals in the community can be self-rewarding--especially when you see that tail wag or hear that joyful purr. It takes just one person--YOU--to make a big difference in the life of an animal.
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All volunteers must fill out a volunteer application and attend an orientation (see schedule information below), before starting any volunteer work.
Volunteers 18 years and over are responsible for themselves.
Volunteers ages 14 –17 years old must have a parent/guardian sign a consent form and a parent must accompany the volunteer on the day of orientation and work. If the staff feels the volunteer is ready, he/she may report without the parent/guardian after the first day.
Volunteers under 14 years of age must have a parent sign a consent form and a volunteer application for themselves. The parent must accompany the volunteer at all times for their safety.
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Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes, preferably comfortable sneakers.
We suggest you wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty!
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What to DO & What NOT to do
Don’t
- Don’t enter areas that are marked - Authorized Personnel Only! These areas are: Medicine Room and Cat and Dog Isolation Area
- We ask that you do not enter these areas because of disease control purposes.
- Don’t enter a kennel area where you feel uncomfortable with an animal. If you have been asked to do something, please let an employee know you would prefer not to enter that kennel area. Your safety is our number one concern while volunteering for us.
DO’s
- Do clean up after yourself.
- Do take a dog out with a leash every time.
- Do ask questions if something is not clear.
- Do hug and pet the dogs and cats.
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Volunteer Opportunities
FAPS relies on volunteers to carry out our mission. Without your time and dedication, our tireless work for animals in our community would not be possible. We thank each and every volunteer for your efforts and assistance!
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Volunteer Duties, 9am-11:30am
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Clean dog/cat carriers
Laundry: wash, dry, fold, put away
Clean kitchen
Rake leaves, hair and trash around play yards
Wash food and water bowls
“Scoop” exercise field
Wash dog houses
Weeding
Gardening and planting flowers
Wash dogs
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Volunteer Opportunities, 1pm-4pm
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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Assist with bulk mailings/folding and stuffing envelopes
Work special events, such as dog shows, open house, or annual holiday benefit
Distribute educational materials at FAPS' public venues or at area schools
Have a creative idea or would like to arrange a classroom, school, or business toy/food drive for our shelter pets? Click Here!
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FAPS Volunteer Orientation Workshop Schedule
Current workshop dates:
February 14 (Full) March 3 April 14
February 18 March 17 April 28
March 31
Volunteer Orientation Workshops are held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (with exceptions shown below) for new volunteers.
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If you need to fill out an application, be there at 8:45 a.m.
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If you have already filled out the application, be there by 9:00 a.m. when the workshop begins.
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Workshops last about 90 minutes and include a tour of the FAPS' shelter facility. The workshop is required before volunteers may work at the shelter.
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During January, July, and September, the workshop will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays to accommodate holidays. Call the office at 864-9040 to register. Space is limited to 10 participants per workshop.
Thank you for your interest!
Interested in volunteering? Click here.
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