Animals & Nature
D=Weekdays during business hours
E=Evenings
W=Weekends
F=Flexible times
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(F) Heritage Greens needs a volunteer to maintain a large raised flowerbed. Prefer someone interested in working with older adults. Training provided. Good opportunity for groups. Minimum age 15.
Leigh Grimes, 299-4400, grimes@kiscosl.com
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(D) Natural Science Center needs volunteers to work in the Red Barn petting area, herp lab, and sea lab. Training provided. Minimum age 13.
Marion Gilligan, 288-3769 ext 330,
(F) Bell House needsvolunteer gardeners and maintenance workers to fill bird feeders, water plans, pick up yard debris, and do light maintenance work. Requires 1-2 hours a week. Flexible times. Minimum age 17.
Rayne Brown, 621-0938
(D) Bur-Mil Park needs volunteers to greet visitors, help customers in clubhouse, and host clubhouse and park tours. Training provided. Minimum age 50.
Claire Roberts, 373-3800, , www.co.guilford.nc.us/government/planning1/parks/burhome.html
Feral Cat Adoption & Placement needs the following volunteers. Minimum age 18. Training provided.
(F,W) Veterinarians, vet techs, and vet assistants to sterilize feral cats and kittens at monthly Spay Days.
(F,W) Temporary foster homes for cats and kittens, babysit for foster parents, and help at adoption events.
(W) Help at weekly adoption fairs.
(F) Clean cages, play with animals, and return calls to the rescue line.
(F,W) Write for the newsletter and help with layout and distribution. Computer experience helpful.
Jennifer McCollum, 819-5346,
(F, W) Friends Homes at Guilford needs volunteers to assist keeper of the woods with weeding, watering, fertilizing, and cleaning up limbs and debris along the nature trail and throughout the woods. Volunteers will help maintain plantings and prune. Commitment of two hours per week or a half-day on Saturday once a month is desired.
Sheila Dunning, 292-8187
Website - www.friendshomes.org
(F) Girl Scouts of Tarheel Triad Council needs volunteers to paint the outside of three lodges. Minimum age 16.
Paul Hoffman, 861-1202,
(F) Greyhound Friends of NC needs volunteers care for animals. Clean cages, wash blankets, bathe and brush dogs, show dogs to prospective new families, and complete paperwork for adopted dogs. Minimum age 13.
Blanche Fedor, 852-9739 or
Website - www.greyhoundfriends.com
Guilford County Animal Shelter needs the following volunteers. Training provided; call for dates.
(F) Foster animal parents. Provide a temporary home (1-10 weeks) for kittens and puppies too young to be adopted, injured animals, or mother nursing young. Requires an interview with the agency. Minimum age 18.
(F) Pet education and therapy. Take shelter animal to local schools or other groups of young people for education program to increase awareness of responsible pet ownership. Also take animals to local nursing and retirement homes to increase social interaction and exercise with seniors. Must have own transportation. Minimum age 18.
(F) Buddy Club member. Become a buddy to four shelter pets. Walk, groom, and train animals and bring them special treats. One to four times a month. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
(F) Adoption fair assistant. Help place dogs in permanent adoptive homes. Adoption fairs are held every Saturday at the PetSmart on Bridford Parkway and every Sunday at the PetSmart on Lawndale Avenue. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Mary-Eleanor Joyce, 297-5020, , www.adoptshelterpets.org
Happy Hills Animal Foundation needs volunteers to:
(F,W) Maintain a database of volunteers for the agency and notify them of upcoming events. Coordinate volunteers to make sure that events are staffed. Recognize outstanding volunteers for agency newsletter and annual recognition program.
(F,W) Organize and carry out fundraisers. Staff has identified many ideas, but needs help executing projects. Minimum age 18.
(F,W) Provide foster homes for kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs. Long and short-term care. Training provided.
(F,W) Transport animals to vet offices for routine care and to the airport as animals travel to their new homes. Daily need. Minimum age 18.
(F,W ) Perform clerical duties, including folding and addressing newsletters; completing and mailing tax receipts and thank you notes; copying; filing; and answering phones.
(F,W) Train and groom animals. Basic training for dogs including sit, lie down, and off commands and leash training. Groom cats and dogs, and maintain animal quarters including cleaning cages and litter boxes and cleaning up large runs and fields. No experience required; some training provided. Minimum age 13.
Linda Ledbetter, 336-622-3620 or
Website - www.hhaf.org
NOTE: Staley is approximately 20 minutes from Greensboro.
Humane Society of the Piedmont needs volunteers for these jobs. Minimum age 18. Training provided for all.
(F) Help at special events and fundraising projects including yard sales and the Fall Silent Auction. Training provided.
(F) Deliver pet food once a month to elderly pet owners. Must have own car, insurance, and valid driver's license.
(F) Serve as outreach and education volunteers at Humane Society booths at various events in the community. Volunteers will provide visitors with printed information and explain services provided by the agency.
(D) Prepare bulk mailings several times during the year. Supervision and training provided.
(D) Perform data entry using Microsoft Excel and Word. Flexible schedule may be arranged.
Edward Cordick, 299-3060 ext 206,
Website - www.hspiedmont.org
(F) KopperTop Life Learning Center needs volunteers to:
Feed and groom animals (cats, dogs, horses, goats) and clean stalls and cages.
Garden, trim trees, and perform general outdoor maintenance.
Marilyn or Deborah Meridith, 449-7865,
(D) Salvation Army needs volunteers to cut the lawn and maintain landscape at the Center of Hope. Will include bush trimming, tree care, and laying pine needles.
Jackie Lucas, 273-0349,
(F) Weaver Outdoor Center needs volunteers to:
Cut trails and perform general maintenance. Training provided. Minimum age 16
Help with riding lessons at the Equestrian Center and maintain stables. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
Kim Guilbeau, 697-0525, , www.weaveroutdoorcenter.org
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