As of 8/19/10

 

 

ADOPTION FOLLOWUP CALLS: About a week after every adoption a follow-up call needs to be made to the new pet owner to see how it's going, and to offer advice for any problems that may arise. Contact Laura Cegalis - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

ART AND PRINTING: We have a need for artists and printing. If this is anyone's expertise we'd love to hear from you, or let us know if you know of anyone that might donate their services. Contact Gail Connor – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE: We need ongoing research to find new opportunities as well as potential areas of growth for the shelter, i.e. new facility location, cost of adding a vet service, researching other shelters for ideas and better methods, etc. Contact Louise Galaska - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

DONATION BOXES:   We’re looking for volunteers willing to place donation boxes in restaurants, stores and gas stations, and service the boxes. Contact Gail Connor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

EDUCATION: We are committed to educating children and adults about all aspects of responsible pet ownership. We are developing many different education programs for schools, clubs and individuals. We need people to help us with making videos, developing programs and emailing schools. Contact Gail Connor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

FOSTERING: Volunteers are needed to foster kittens or puppies until they are old enough to be spay/neutered, or when socialization is needed. Kittens and puppies have virtually no immune system and really benefit from being in a foster home the first few weeks of life. The foster parents normally return them to the shelter for their surgery at about 8 weeks of age. Once spayed or neutered they remain at the shelter for adoption.   In addition, volunteers are needed to help find foster homes and visit new foster homes. Contact Mary Leonard – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

FUNDRAISING AND SPECIAL EVENTS: This area would include organizing special events and fundraisers throughout the year, and assuring our participation in annual area festivals and events. Contact Jane Lumbatis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

 

GWINNETT CENTER EVENTS: We have the opportunity to man concession stands at events at the Gwinnett Center and receive a percentage of everything the concession takes in. We will need lots of volunteers to help at these events. Contact Jessica Parks - mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

LEGISLATION: We’re looking for volunteers that would like to pursue legislative changes in our state, on a County and State level, as well as working toward our goal of getting all pets in our state spayed or neutered. Contact Louise Galaska – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

NEWSLETTER: We need help compiling information and articles so that the newsletter can be sent out monthly to our members. Contact Louise Galaska - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

OFFSITE ADOPTIONS: We need volunteers willing to organize and transport pets from the shelter and attend offsite adoptions on a regular basis. This includes a weekly adoption event at the Mall of Georgia PETCO. Contact Jane Lumbatis – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: We need a couple of people that would be willing to help the adoption center employees take photos and videos of new animals and download them into various pet search engines. Contact Danielle Piantedosi – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

SEWING: We need someone to make cat swings and quilted pads, as well as recover beds in the free roam cat room when necessary. Contact Carmela Quinlan - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

SHELTER HELP:  We always need help at the Adoption Center, and volunteers are always welcome.  There you can walk dogs (minimum age 16), help feed and water the animals, clean the cat cages and dog kennels, do laundry and dishes, and help us keep our Adoption Center clean.  All kids can help at the Adoption Center with a trained adult chaperone.   Kids 14 or older may help at the shelter unchaperoned.  Although we can use volunteers at the Adoption Center throughout the day, our greatest need is at 9:00 am every day when the thorough cleaning of the cages and kennels is done.      WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEER SUPERVISORS.   Contact Laura Cegalis - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SPECIAL PROJECTS: This area includes clerical needs, mailings, website upkeep, and researching projects. If you’ve got good computer or phone skills, this is for you!   If interested, please contact Gail Connor - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

 

TEEN FUNDRAISING PROJECTS:  We need teens and adults to organize teen fundraising projects.  We will do things like car washes or dog washes, and help kids organize animal welfare clubs in their schools.  If interested, please contact Marilyn Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THANK YOU NOTES: We need someone willing to prepare thank you notes to people and businesses that make donations to us. Contact Jane Stewart – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it