Operation Kindness is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 11am to 5:00pm, Sunday from 12pm to 5:00pm and until 8pm on Thursdays.  But, the animals need care 365 days a year so we need volunteers to help seven days a week from 7 am until 6 pm (Thursdays till 8pm) and on all holidays. 

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!


THANK YOU FOR DONATING YOUR TIME AND YOUR TALENTS
TO HELP THE HOMELESS ANIMALS AT OPERATION KINDNESS.






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.
  •  "Open Paw" 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.
  •  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!!
  •  Fundraising: Assist with fundraising events and  activities.
  •  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 13 years -
      there is no maximum age!!
  •  Volunteers aged 13 -16 must be accompanied at all  times by  a parent or legal guardian who is also an  active volunteer.  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 Coordinator via:

   FAX: 972-417-8956 or
   Mail: 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006
   In Person at the shelter

   2. Complete a phone interview with the Volunteer Coordinator

   3. Attend a one-on-one orientation meeting at the shelter
   with the Volunteer Coordinator

   4. Attend a mandatory Volunteer training session scheduled
   for you by the Volunteer Coordinator

   5. Get involved! - help the animals and have fun!

To contact the Volunteer Department:

For general Volunteer info:
972-418-PAWS (7297) ext. 248

To reach the Volunteer Coordinator:
972-418-PAWS (7297) ext. 230

Email the Volunteer Coordinator

Download Volunteer Application

Download Junior Volunteer Application

Click here for directions.


3201 Earhart Drive
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-418-PAWS
FAX: 972-417-8956

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ANIMALS AT OPERATION KINDNESS!