Camden County Animal Shelter

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers can make a huge difference in the lives of our animals. Volunteers assist in getting pets adopted and giving them love and attention while at the shelter. For details e-mail us at camcovolunteers@yahoo.com.

The Camden County Animal Shelter is in great need of volunteers in the following areas:

Dog Walkers/Animal Socialization

We are seeking responsible volunteers, ages 18+, to assist with walking/exercising dogs and general animal socialization. Volunteers provide exercise and human companionship for adoptable animals. Must be able to maintain control of dog on all aspects of walk, from retrieval & return to kennel, as well as appropriate handling in outdoor play-area. Interested volunteers should have experience interacting with dogs and attend volunteer orientation, including animal handling.

Foster Care

We are looking for responsible, animal loving people who are willing to open up their hearts and homes to special needs orphans at our shelter. Animals that need to be in foster care may include (but are not limited to) sick cats/dogs, moms with litters of kittens/ puppies, orphan puppies/kittens that need to be bottle-fed, dogs/cats recovering from surgery, and/or animals that need further socialization. For more information on our foster program, please see Foster a Pet.

Fundraisers

We desperately need volunteers who are willing to help formulate and participate in Special Events that will help raise money for the shelter. If interested in joining our Fundraising Team, or if you work at a place (i.e. a bowling alley, restaurant, etc) that would be willing to let us host an event there, please e-mail us at camcoshelter@yahoo.com.

Internet Updaters

A great amount of potential adopters come into the shelter after viewing animals on our website. In order for us to post animals on the website, we need volunteers who are willing to come in and handle the dogs and cats while photographing them. Then the volunteer must place accurate information about each animal on the website. Training will be provided as needed.

Kennel and Cage Cleaners

We are in need of dedicated volunteers who are willing to come into the shelter to help our staff clean the dog kennels and cat cages in the morning. If you are not interested in cleaning cages, then we also need volunteers to help do laundry and dishes. This may not be the most fun volunteer job, but doing cleaning is one of the best ways that a volunteer can help our orphans.

Matchmakers

Matchmakers are in charge of helping customers find the right pet for their home. This job involves knowing the animals' personalities, as well as having good communication skills. Training will be done to ensure that matchmakers know the proper procedure when handling customers.

Employment Opportunities

For employment opportunities, please see our Employment page.