We are always looking for great volunteers who believe in our mission. Volunteers can work with animals, assist in day-to-day operations, participate in transports or help with off-site adoption events.

View our current needs below. Learn more by clicking on the volunteer job title. Email director@fccanimals.org to apply.
Volunteer Coordinator

Days/Times: Any day of the week, any time between 8am and 6pm
Location: Some work must be done at shelter, but some can be done remotely
Main tasks: 
  • Identify the shelter’s volunteer needs and create position descriptions
  • ​Proactively recruit and train volunteers
  • Assign and review work assignments for volunteers
  • ​Respond to volunteer inquiries by email and phone
  • Communicate volunteer opportunities
  • Identify and resolve volunteer related issues, conflict, and performance concerns
  • Manage volunteer schedule database. Schedule shifts, trainings, and orientations. Ensure profiles are complete.
  • Data entry of volunteer stats and monthly reports of volunteer hours
  • Cultivate relationships with the animal welfare community, other non-profit organizations, student groups, animal services and community advocates in efforts to recruit new volunteers
  • Coordinate volunteer appreciation, engagement, and retention

Time commitment:
  • 2-10 hours a week (will vary)
Surgery Day Volunteer

Days/Times: Tuesdays, any time between 8am and 4:30pm
Location: Clinic – 749 Towe String Road
Goal: Assist our spay/neuter with surgeries of 10-30 public animals

Volunteer roles: 
  • Instrument Prep: 
    • ​Cleaning surgical instruments and equipment
    • Assemble sterile surgical packs
  • Surgery Setup Assistant: 
    • ​Assist in preparing for day’s surgeries
  • Surgical Release:
    • Greet clients when they come to pick up animals
    • Work primarily with the public to assist with the surgical post- operative instructions and discharge of animals
    • Provide all needed supplies and instructions to clients
  • Vaccine/Testing Clinic Assistant: 
    • Assist with client paperwork
    • Prepare vaccinations and other medications
  • Cleanup Crew: 
    • Assist with staff closing cleaning duties to prepare for next week’s surgeries
    • Cleaning kennels
    • Laundry
    • Sweeping
    • Mopping

Time commitment:
  • 8:00 – 12:30 or 12:00 – 4:30

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Complete volunteer orientation
  • Shadow a staff member for first two shifts
  • Long pants or scrubs, closed-toed shoes required
  • Stand for long periods
  • Bending, stooping, & occasionally lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
  • Exposure to bodily fluids and animal smells
Social Media Coordinator

Days/Times: Any day of the week, any time between 8am and 6pm
Location: This position can be done remotely and at the shelter
Main tasks: 
  • Promote adoptables and create engaging social media posts
  • Keep our Petfinder page up-to-date
  • Keep social media pages current and engaging by featuring positive outcomes and replying to public comments
  • Work with shelter director to respond to negative comments

Time commitment:
  • 2 hours a week
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Experience maintaining a Facebook page and photographing animals required. 
  • Good written and communication skills.
  • Willingness to review Facebook page daily for possible questions or comments that require replies. 
  • Ability to visit Campbell County Animal Shelter, as needed, to gather information on new animals available for adoption. 
  • Access to home computer and internet. 
Reception Volunteer

Days/Times: 8am -6pm Monday -  Saturdays, Sundays 9am-noon  and 6pm-9pm
Location: Campbell County Shelter - 749 Towe String Road, Jacksboro, TN 
Main tasks: 
  • Check in with staff to learn of specific needs
  • Greet each visitor to the adoption center and explain adoption process
  • Answer phone, take messages, answer simple questions
  • Respond to voicemails or online inquiries; transfer to staff as needed
  • Ensure a pleasant atmosphere for visitors
  • Assist staff as requested, including but not limited to:
    • `Making copies
    • Filling adoption folders
    • Stuffing envelopes
    • Shredding documents
    • Data entry opportunities available to those with computer skills

Time commitment:
  • Shifts are 4 hours each. At least one shift weekly. 

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Warm, friendly, and enthusiastic personality
  • Use of computer and simple phone system
  • Ability to follow specific instructions from staff
  • Enjoys engaging with shelter visitors, volunteers, and staff
  • Regular access to email to receive updates
Shelter Sidekick - transport volunteer
Days/Times: Any day of the week, any time between 8am and 6pm
Location: The shelter, 749 Towe String Road

Main tasks: 
  • Pick up animals and transport animals to or from shelter, veterinarian, outside adoption location, or other events.
  • Follow safety guidelines during transport and practice safe vehicle operation to ensure safety of the animal.
  • Provide appropriate food, water, shelter and medication as applicable.
  • Follow arrival guidelines for appropriate animal care area.
  • Run other shelter errands as needed

Time commitment:
  • Time and location of needs will vary. Volunteers will be notified via email or phone when opportunities are available.
  • Opportunities range from regular, weekly needs to one-time needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer for this position
  • Must provide safe, enclosed vehicle for transportation
  • Must pass driving background check and complete all necessary steps to be added to FCCA insurance
Shelter Kitty Keeper
Days/Times: 8am -6pm Monday -  Saturdays, Sundays 9am-noon  and 6pm-9pm\
Location: Campbell County Shelter - 749 Towe String Road, Jacksboro, TN 
Main tasks: 
  • Perform basic caregiving duties for the cats in the various cat areas at the shelter.
  • Check on well-being of cats, provide socialization and enrichment
  • Scoop cat habitat litter boxes
  • ​Wipe down and sanitize all surfaces of habitat
  • Refresh food and water
  • Engage with visitors
  • Assist with cleaning dishes and laundry

Time commitment:
  • Shifts are 2-3 hours each. At least one shift weekly. ​
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Comfortable interacting with volunteer-approved cats
  • Ability to follow specific instructions from staff
  • Ability to sit on floor or in kennel with animals
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds
  • Enjoys engaging with shelter visitors, volunteers, and staff
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer for this position
  • Regular access to email to receive updates
Shelter Dog Doer
Days/Times: 8am -6pm Monday -  Saturdays, Sundays 9am-noon  and 6pm-9pm
Location: Campbell County Shelter - 749 Towe String Road, Jacksboro, TN 
Main tasks: 
  • Check in with staff to learn of specific needs
  • Keep dog areas clean and tidy
  • Assist with cleaning dishes and laundry
  • Socialize with dogs
  • Walk dogs in designated walking areas, pick up waste as needed
  • Make appropriate notations regarding enrichment given, behaviors noted, etc
Time commitment:
  • Shifts are 2-3 hours each. At least one shift weekly. 
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Comfortable interacting with volunteer-approved dogs
  • Ability to follow specific instructions from staff
  • Ability to sit on floor or in kennel with animals
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds
  • Enjoys engaging with shelter visitors, volunteers, and staff
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer for this position
  • Regular access to email to receive updates
PetSmart/PetSense OffSite Adoption Volunteer
Days/Times: Every day 7-9am (Petsense) or 10am - 8pm (PetSmart
Location: Petsense, 2502 Jacksboro Pike, Jacksboro, TN 37757 / Petsmart, 250 E. Emory Road, Powell, TN
Main tasks: 
Perform basic caregiving duties for the adoptable cats in the various cat habitats at PetSmart.
Visit assigned store
Check on well-being of cats
Scoop cat habitat litter boxes
Wipe down and sanitize all surfaces of habitat
Refresh food and water
Report any issues immediately to the store manager or FCCA Shelter Director

Time commitment:
  • Shifts are 2-3 hours each. At least one shift weekly. 

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Able to lift at least 20 lbs
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Housekeeping Volunteer
Days/Times: Any day of the week, any time between 8am and 6pm
Location: At the shelter: 749 Towe String Road
Main tasks: 
  • Laundry duties
  • Dishwashing pet bowls and rinsing and recycling cans and jars
  • Sweeping and mopping of designated areas 
  • Office cleaning and organization
  • Lobby cleaning and organization when appropriate
  • Organizing and relocating supplies as directed
  • Box breakdown and recycle
  • Special projects as assigned (re-organizing areas, deep cleaning, etc.)
Time commitment:
  • 2 hours per day for 2-3 days per week
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Ability to walk, stoop, bend and lift
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Environment may have occasional loud noises (e.g. dog barking, etc.)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer for this position
Foster Coordinator
**veterinary medicine background preferred**
Days/Times: Any day of the week, any time between 8am and 6pm
Location: At the shelter, but can sometimes be done remotely
Main tasks: 
  • With the input of the Shelter Director, establish standard operating procedures for the foster program and ensure all volunteers are trained and adhering to the SOPs.
  • Collaborate with the Shelter Director to prioritize animals that need placement in foster homes. This includes regular communication about the availability of foster homes. 
  • Field and respond to all inquiries about the foster program, screening potential new foster homes and processing foster applications. 
  • Create and maintain a database of all volunteers in the foster program.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and support to foster homes. This can include: training, providing supplies, giving standardized medical and behavioral advice, emergency care support and also helping to maintain the morale of foster home program volunteers. 
  • Ensure that photos are taken and kept up to date for the animals in foster care.
  • Maintain supplies needed to support volunteers in the foster program, ensuring all foster homes have appropriate medical and care supplies.  
Time commitment:
  • 2-10 hours a week (will vary)

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • 2 years of previous experience managing and recruiting volunteers
  • Experience in veterinary medical care environment
  • Strong people, communication (written and verbal), time management and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines and must have excellent attention to detail. 
  • The ideal person for this would be a team player, professional, positive and be able to get along well with a variety of people. 
  • Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential situations. 
  • Ability to professionally advocate Campbell County Animal Shelter positions on issues.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
  • Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, presentations, Google programs and volunteer databases. Must be comfortable learning and using online information systems.
  • Resourceful, roll up the sleeves attitude. The successful candidate must have the initiative to resolve problems and seek answers independently and enthusiastically demonstrate flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.  
Dog Field Trip Volunteer
Days/Times: 8am -6pm Monday -  Saturdays, Sundays 9am-noon  and 6pm-9pm
Location: Campbell County Shelter and designated Day Trip locations
Main tasks: 
  • Provide more enrichment activities for select dogs. This may include:
    • special feedings
    • outings
    • car rides
    • trips to Petsense or Petsmart
    • slumber parties
  • Work directly with the designated area’s caregivers on what specific enrichment the dog needs

Time commitment:
  • Minimum of 1 hour per Field Trip​​
  • Days/times/frequency will be pre-arranged between the volunteer and designated staff

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Comfortable interacting with volunteer-approved dogs
  • Ability to follow specific instructions from staff
  • Ability to sit on floor or in kennel with animals
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds
  • Enjoys engaging with shelter visitors, volunteers, and staff
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer for this position
  • Regular access to email to receive updates
Clinic Animal Wellness and Enrichment Volunteer
**Must be 18 years or older**
Days/Times: Tuesdays, 10am-12pm or 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Shelter- 749 Towe String Road
Main tasks: 
  • Provide comfort to patients through attention, interaction, and enrichment
  • Sit with patients in rooms, runs, or recovery areas and pet them
  • Engage in prescribed play or other activities as indicated by staff
  • Walks or interactions outdoors if medically allowed

Time commitment:
  • 2 hours a week

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Must attend a brief orientation session during first shift
  • Comfortable interacting with volunteer-approved dogs and cats
  • Ability to follow specific instructions from staff
  • Ability to sit on floor or in kennel with animals
  • ​Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer for this position
Clinic Appointment Call Volunteer
Days/Times: Mondays, any time between 10am and 4pm
Location: Shelter clinic – 749 Towe String Road
Main tasks: 
  • Use landline or clinic cell phone to call and/or text clients who have appointments scheduled or have missed appointments
  • Call clients on wait list for last-minute surgery slots
  • Use script to relay messages to clients
  • Other paperwork duties as assigned

Time commitment:
  • 2 hours a week
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Good telephone communication skills
  • Comfortable with customer service
  • Fluent in English, Spanish knowledge is a plus
  • Long pants and closed-toed shoes required
Requirements
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • $10 T-shirt fee 
  • Commitment of 2 hours monthly
  • Reliable transportation  

Junior Volunteers
  • We welcome volunteers ages 14-17 without a driver’s license if joined by a parent/guardian.
  • The parent/guardian must also complete a volunteer application and purchase a volunteer T-shirt 
Group Volunteering
FCCA welcomes groups of volunteers who would like to volunteer their time or participate in a specific project or event.

If you are interested in volunteering with a group, please email manager@fccanimals.org
Court Ordered Community Service
We accept court ordered community service volunteers on a limited basis.

All individuals must present documentation verifying the type of offense.
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All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have no criminal record in sexual offense, theft, violent crimes or animal cruelty. Court ordered volunteers are required to pay a $75 (non-refundable) fee to cover their T-shirt and background check. FCCA reserves the right to refuse any court-ordered volunteers for offenses not listed above. 

Email manager@fccanimals.org or call 423-566-8018 to get started.