Volunteering

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Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Mount Juliet Animal Shelter Care & Control. We welcome volunteers of all ages, but those under 18 must volunteer with a family member. You can contact the volunteer coordinator at coordinator@mjshelter.com for more information.

To volunteer, you must complete a Volunteer Application. Applications can be sent in to coordinator@mjshelter.com Then, you will be sent to a mentor who is an experienced volunteer to show you the ins-and-outs of everything we do here. After that you will be certified to volunteer on your own.

Orientation is held on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm at the shelter. You need only bring your application (if you haven't already dropped it off) and your ID.

• Must be 18 years of age, any minors MUST be accompanied by their parent or guardian (no exceptions)!
• Must be mentored prior to your first time volunteering.
• Must follow all signs as directed by staff at the shelter.

Those needing to fill community service hours may do so without attending volunteer training. They will not be allowed to come in contact with the animals and may volunteer without a parent present if they are under 18. It is recommended that those filling community service hours arrive at 8 a.m. and be prepared to sweep, mop, and do dishes.

• If it is school community service, students will need to bring paperwork.
• For court-ordered community service, visit the Mt Juliet Police Department to receive necessary paper work.

1. You must be 18 to volunteer, or with a parent or guardian at all times to be a volunteer.
2. The shelter is open to the volunteers EVERYDAY as the animals need to be cared for EVERYDAY!!
3. You may volunteer between the hours of 8-6 daily.
4. If you feel uncomfortable with an animal, DO NOT feel obligated to walk, or take it to the play yard, or play room, each and every animal will be given their time to play through out the day.