Volunteer with Us!
Your time can change a life — one animal, one family, one moment at a time.
The Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter (FJCAS) runs entirely on the dedication and compassion of volunteers.
Every foster home, every spay/neuter appointment, every bag of pet food delivered, every rescued animal — it all happens because people like you step forward.
When you volunteer with FJCAS, you join a team of caring, hardworking neighbors who are building a safer, kinder future for Jackson County’s animals and families.
More hands make lighter work. We’d love to have you with us!
Why Volunteer with FJCAS?
You'll Make a Real Difference
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Make a direct impact on animals who have nowhere else to go
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Support families facing financial hardship or crisis
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Help reduce suffering and improve community health
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Join a positive, supportive team of animal lovers
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Choose roles that fit your skills, interests, and schedule
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No experience required — just a willingness to help
You Work with Us, and We Work with You
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Flexible scheduling
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Training and support
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A friendly, mission‑driven team of animal lovers (one and all)
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Opportunities for families, teens, retirees, and groups
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Roles that use your skills, build new ones, or both
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The joy of knowing you made a real difference to your community
Ready to Learn More? Let's Talk?
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Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and we’ll reach out within 48 hours
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There's no obligation by submitting the Form - it only tells us you are interested in volunteering and want to learn more
Volunteering Opportunities with FJCAS
THERE ARE QUITE A FEW! Volunteer roles range from hands-on animal support to administrative, "behind the scenes" support. Some roles help with our existing programs and other roles are planning ahead for the coming animal shelter. Whether you can spare just a few hours a month or want to be "all in," your time, skills and compassion are truly needed - and we're excited to welcome you.
The slides below describe the many roles of volunteers working with us now - plus some roles we'll need to fill in the near future, as the shelter build continues. Please reach out with any questions, we'd love to talk with you about volunteering!
VOLUNTEER ROLES AVAILABLE:
Animal Care and Foster Support
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Tasks: Provide daily care, love, and basic training while we search for a permanent home. While you are fostering, all medical, food and other costs are paid by FJCAS.
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Duration: Foster assignments may range from several weeks to several months. We work with your availability.
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