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You Can Help Us Help The Animals!
The Atlanta Humane Society needs volunteers of all ages in our community. Donating your time, energy, and talents is a great way to support the many programs and services the AHS provides for people and animals throughout the Southeast. Join our youth volunteer corps for the animals’ sake!
To work directly at our shelter, volunteers must be sixteen (16) years of age, but there are other ways other than working at the Shelter in which people of all ages can help. Following are some fun ideas for volunteer groups and individuals. Feel free to come up with projects of your own too, but note that all projects using the AHS name must be approved first.
The AHS would like to give you recognition for your efforts and generosity on our website, and through our quarterly newsletter, The Heart. Groups are encouraged and welcomed to schedule a tour of our Shelter.
A FEW SIMPLE GUIDELINES:
- Collection of proceeds from youth fundraising projects should be handled by one person (the sponsor, teacher or responsible student). To prevent any misrepresentation, funds should be given immediately to AHS.
- The AHS assumes no expenses, liabilities, or responsibility for the event. All liabilities are the responsibility of the youth organization during the event.
- Always get approval for any function from the principal or other school official before holding an event on school grounds.
- The Society gives permission to use our name as follows: “Proceeds from this event (or sale) will be donated to the Atlanta Humane Society to help our Society Pets.”
Car Wash
Organize a car wash and set a price per car (such as $3), or ask for a donation per car (whatever amount they would be willing to give). Or, do it as a “Wash-a-Thon,” and instead of charging each customer a set price, obtain pledges from families, teachers, friends and neighbors for each car washed that day (you can ask for donations for this method, too). Set a goal of how many cars the group can wash in a day (perhaps 100). Make a chart that you can post and fill in as you head toward your goal of 100 cars washed. Choose a visible location for the wash; one with lots of traffic on the weekends would be good (make sure if has water hookups). You will need to obtain permission from the owner of the property first, of course. You can advertise in your school newsletter or a local newspaper, and put up signs where allowed.
This type of event has the potential to raise a considerable amount of money because you will be receiving donations and well as pledged funds! Have fun trying to stay dry!
NOTE: Be sure to observe any county-imposed water restrictions that may be in effect, especially during the heat of summer.
Bake Sales
Organize a bake sale! Set a date and have group members sign up to make various baked goods to be sold. Advertise with posters that tell buyers that proceeds will benefit the AHS!
Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts can be made and donated to the Society to be sold in our Pet Supply Shop or at various special events throughout the year. Some examples of gifts that you can make include hand-decorated note cards, homemade dog biscuits or training treats, pet toys, bowls and beds, bandanas, and holiday ornaments or pet picture frames.
Special Events
Throughout the year, the AHS holds several special fundraising events that require the support of many volunteers. Your group could help by volunteering to distribute brochures prior to the event or by participating in the event as a group. Events include Pet Parade and Fur Fest, and of course our Be Kind to Animals Week Art Contest. We need your help to spread the word!
Check out our featured events page to find out when these events are happening.
Wish List
Collect items from our wish list and donate them to the Shelter to directly help the animals. The following items are always needed at the Shelter:
- Newspapers for shredding to put in cages
- Old blankets and towels to make beds for sick or injured animals, to help them feel safe and warm, or for drying off after baths
- Laundry detergent for many loads of laundry we do a day – detergents that get odor and germs out are best.
For more wish list items click here.
Thank you for giving your time and money to the Atlanta Humane Society! Your contributions directly touch animals’ lives.