Young-Williams Animal Center

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Animals
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Location

3201 Division StreetKnoxville, TN 37919 United States

Website:

https://www.young-williams.org

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Active Opportunities (3)

Short-Term Volunteering

Flexible Schedule | Knoxville, TN 37919

We offer short-term volunteering opportunities for community service such as Tennessee Promise and other programs. These opportunities are for basic but important tasks that help our operations run smoothly, including: Preparing toys and treats for our furry friends Cleaning around the shelter like mopping, sweeping, restocking, etc. Outside cleaning tasks like sweeping walkways and picking up litter Laundry and dishwashing No direct animal care tasks are available through short-term volunteering. All short-term volunteers complete a virtual orientation class with a one-time $10 program fee to cover the cost of your volunteer uniform. Applications for short-term volunteering can be found here. All volunteers earning community service hours for court are required to complete a background check. The fee for the background check is $45.

Date Posted: 2024-09-04
Kitty Caretaking

Flexible Schedule | Knoxville, TN 37919

Our Kitty Caretaker team supports shelter staff in keeping our cats clean, happy, and healthy! Requirements: Be at least 16 years old Attend an orientation class and separate training session Meet the attendance requirement: Volunteer at least six (6) hours each month for your first three (3) months Pay a one-time $35 volunteer program fee to cover the cost of your uniform and other program expenses Example Duties: Cleaning and socializing our cats Helping our professional photographer take quality photos for adoption profiles Spending one-on-one time with cats to learn about their likes Assisting the foster department with the many kittens that come into our care Assisting the adoptions staff with cats leaving for their forever homes And much more!

Date Posted: 2024-09-04
Canine Caretaking

Flexible Schedule | Knoxville, TN 37919

Our Canine Caretaker team supports shelter staff in keeping our dogs clean, happy, and healthy! Requirements: Be at least 16 years old Attend an orientation class and separate training session Meet the attendance requirement: Volunteer at least six (6) hours each month for your first three (3) months Pay a one-time $35 volunteer program fee to cover the cost of your uniform and other program expenses Example Duties: Walking and socializing dogs Helping our professional photographer take quality photos for adoption profiles Spending one-on-one time with dogs to learn about their likes Facilitating doggie playgroups Assisting the adoptions staff with dogs leaving for their forever homes And much more!

Date Posted: 2024-09-04

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Mission Statement

To lead the community to end pet homelessness, promote animal welfare, and enhance the human-animal bond.

Description

We are a non-profit open intake animal shelter that serves Knoxville, TN and Knox County. We are dedicated to the sheltering and placement of animals and general animal welfare. Dedicated volunteers are at the core of our mission, and we couldn't function without them!

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