Become a Volunteer

We are in desperate need for volunteers for all shifts.

All our volunteers are NOT paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!

Questions about volunteering please email: pawstpvolunteer@yahoo.com

Volunteer Duties include but not limited to:
Caring for the dogs and cats, ranging from cleaning cages,feeding, medicating, socializing and grooming.

Junior
14 - 17 years of age

The Junior Volunteer Program is undergoing changes beginning with the summer session. Please watch this website for an announcement regarding those changes. Currently, we are not accepting applications for this program. Thank you for your patience. Completed Junior Volunteer Application (available at the shelter)
Required - Photo ID
Required - Parental Consent
Orientation Class

Adult
The P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park could not exist without the dedicated efforts of our volunteer staff. We depend on them to help with the daily care of our animals. Dog or Cat person we would love to have you on our team!

All new volunteers must first attend a Volunteer Orientation session. All orientations will last approximately 2 hours and will include a tour of the shelter. Registration is required for your attendance and space is limited to 10 people.

Our next orientations are:

Saturday March 6 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday March 9 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday March 25 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We have many openings throughout the day, seven days a week. We require all adult volunteers to be 18 years of age; however, volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 are eligible for our Junior Program and must have parental consent. The process of becoming a new volunteer can take a few weeks, so please download a Volunteer Application form and email it to pawstpvolunteer@yahoo.com today!

There are fundraising and pet therapy projects that always need assistance.

Shift Times

Help is needed on all shifts.

Shift times can vary by day depending if the shelter is open for viewing of the animals.

Mornings 7:30am - 10:30am
Afternoons 11:30am - 4:00pm
Evenings 6:30pm - 9:30pm

For more information on how you can help, please contact the shelter by phone or email (815) 464-7298

E-mail us at pawstinleypark@gmail.com