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Our volunteers are an
essential part of the shelter
team. They contribute
more than 10,000 hours
annually and help in a
variety of ways. Whether
working directly with the
animals or helping with
administrative tasks, their
contributions are deeply
appreciated and important
to the animals in the
shelter’s care.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter 4500 West Ox Road Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-830-1100 Fax: 703-830-0318
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/
animals
To view animals online: www.petharbor.com
A Fairfax County, Va., publication
December 2012
To request reasonable ADA accommodations, call the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 703-830-1100, TTY 711.
Volunteer Program
Prospective volunteer completes an application
and sends it to the shelter. *
By mail: Fairfax County Animal Shelter
ATTN: Volunteer Coordinator
4500 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
By fax: 703-830-0318
By e-mail: [email protected]
Shelter staff reviews the application, including
conducting a criminal background check.
Applicant is invited to attend a training and is
sent the volunteer manual via e-mail.
Prospective volunteer attends training, which
includes assignment of a mentor to learn the
ropes of volunteering at the shelter.
After completing and passing the mentorship
period, applicant becomes an official shelter
volunteer.
New volunteer receives plenty of purrs and tail
wags!
* Completion of a volunteer application does not guarantee
acceptance into the program.
Photos by Mary O’Malley
Volunteer Opportunities
Cat Room Socialize cats available for adoption and spot clean as needed. Volunteers also conduct visitations with potential adopters when the shelter is open to the public. Available hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily Dog Kennel Socialize dogs available for adoption and spot clean as needed. Volunteers also conduct visitations with potential adopters when the shelter is open to the public. Available hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily Small Mammal Socialize small mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, etc.) available for adoption and spot clean as needed. Volunteers also conduct visitations with potential adopters when the shelter is open to the public. Available hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily
Front Office Assist the front office staff with questions from shelter visitors and selling dog licenses. Available hours: Tuesday through Friday from 12 – 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Spay/Neuter Assist with the shelter’s reduced cost spay/neuter program. Responsibilities include helping with various office tasks, providing post-surgical instruction to owners, and cleaning carriers. Available hours: Monday from 5 - 7 a.m. and/or Tuesday from 6 - 8 a.m.
Requirements Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, and there is a required commitment of at least six hours per month for six months. Many volunteers choose to stay longer than six months, and the six-hour minimum still applies.
Application Deadlines Applications are processed on a bi-monthly basis. Please see the volunteer application for more details.
How To Get An Application At the shelter: Tuesday through Friday from 12 - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday)
Online: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animal/volunteers.htm
E-mail: [email protected]
How To Apply
Application Process
