Operation Kindness is
open to the public everyday of the year except for Tuesdays, Christmas and New Years Day. But,
the animals need care 365 days a year so we
need volunteers
to help seven days a week from 7am until 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and 7am-6pm on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
We have a wide variety of volunteer activities
and we match you with the work that meets your
interests and skills.
We would love to
have you volunteer with us - plus, "fur fixes" are guaranteed!
What Are The Benefits Of Volunteering?
All active volunteers receive a monthly newsletter.
Active volunteers are eligible for discounts
to select Operation Kindness events
Outstanding volunteers are presented with
Operation Kindness' Volunteer of the Month award and recognized
in the newsletter and at the shelter.
Volunteers and their families are invited
to our annual holiday party in December where we announce the Volunteer
of the Year, Foster of the Year and present other
special awards
Opportunity to expand your knowledge and
skills working with a variety of animals.
Best of all, you'll have the warm feeling
of knowing that you are helping animals
in need!
What Can I Do As A Volunteer?
Kennel Work: Cleaning
cages, laundry, general upkeep and maintenance.
Walking Dogs: Dogs
are walked at least twice a day in the morning
and afternoon.
Clicker training
program: Help train our dogs and teach them
how to be good citizens so they can easily
adapt into their new home environment.
Cat Rooms: Help maintain
cat and kitten rooms, clean cages, change
litter boxes, and give TLC to our cats..
General Help: Receptionist,
answering phones, greeting visitors, assist
with mailings and general office work.
Foster Home Program:
Care for young, recovering or pregnant animals
in your home. You'll be saving
a life!!
Computer: Data entry
in shelter database.
Volunteer Committee:
Welcoming new volunteers, coordinating and
assisting with volunteer training.
Transportation: Transporting
animals to TV shows, vets, events, etc.
Speaker's Bureau:
Presentations at schools, community groups,
etc. .
Telephone Committee:
Call volunteers, contact adopters after adoption,
etc
Special Events: Planning,
coordinating and staffing at Operation Kindness
and community events.
Adoption Counseling:
Work with adopters to find their new companion,
counseling adopters on training and pet care,
completing adoption paperwork, etc.
Publicity: Distribute
event flyers, newsletters, etc.
and lots more...
Volunteer Guidelines
and Restrictions
The minimum age for
volunteering is 6 years - there is no maximum
age!!
Adults and juniors 13-16 years of age must attend a regular orientation session.
Parents with children 6-12 years of age must attend a regular orientation session without their child, then parents AND their child (6-12) must attend an additional 1-hour orientation.
Volunteers aged 6
-16 must be accompanied at all times by a
parent or legal guardian who is also an active
volunteer. There must be one parent per child ages 6-12. All volunteers under 18 must have
parental consent.
Youth groups can volunteer
for special projects when accompanied by
a supervising adult. Call us for more information.
Volunteers must work
at least one of the following:
A minimum of six hours a month in
the shelter
A minimum of six events a year
As an active volunteer on a committee
As a foster parent
I Want To Help! So What's
Next?
5 Easy Steps to Becoming
a Volunteer:
1.
Complete
a Volunteer Application and submit it to
the Volunteer Manager via:
FAX: 972-417-8956
or Mail: 3201
Earhart Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006
at the shelter
2.
If applicable, fill out and submit a junior application.
3.
Attend
a one-on-one orientation meeting at the
shelter with the Volunteer Manager
4.
Attend
a mandatory Volunteer training session
scheduled for you by the Volunteer Manager
Volunteer
Application
Email
the Volunteer Manager 