Volunteer Interest & Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Bryant Animal Shelter!

Please review this information before completing an application:
You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer at Bryant Animal Control and Adoption Center (even for school - mandated Community Service Hours.)
Please answer all questions and submit this form. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted via email with more information after you complete the application.
The volunteer program currently uses Facebook and Facebook Messenger to communicate. You must have a Facebook account and join the shelters Facebook volunteer group to volunteer. Don't know how to set up a Facebook account? Let us know and we can help you!

Court-ordered and School-Mandated Community Service Hours must be arranged in advance with the shelter manager. The Bryant Animal Shelter only allows court-mandated community service hours from the Bryant Department of the Saline County Court, and can only accomidate school-mandated community service hours for students who reside within the City of Bryant (regardless of what school they attend) due to overwhelming demand. Email the Shelter Manager at rbennett@cityofbryant.com for more information and to request court-mandated community service hours.
Shelter staff cannot sign any court documents verifying hours unless arrangements are made in advance. We apologize for the inconvenience.


Are you wanting to volunteer to obtain credit for this court-ordered or school-mandated community service? *
Are you 18 years of age or older? * At this time, we are not accepting volunteers under the age of 18.
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Volunteer Descriptions: In-Shelter Dogs and Cats: These positions involved caring for and cleaning up after the animals in the shelter. 4 hours of training is mandatory for these positions. These positions also require regularly: lifting up to 25 lbs., Squatting, Standing and Walking varying distances. Off-Site Special Events: 2-4 hours of training is needed for this position. This position requires volunteers to load and unload animals and event material, set up adoption area, walk and do meet and greets with adoptable dogs, facilitate adoptions via an ipad and various software usage. Hour commitment: Midday on weekdays or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Doggy Day Out: 4 hours of training is mandatory for this position. Volunteers must be able to walk, load and control animals up to 80lbs. Hour commitment: Midday on weekdays and weekends. Social Media Volunteer: All training is online. Must have an account and basic understanding of how they work on one of the following SM platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok or Nextdoor. Wednesday Evenings Adoption Counselor/Shelter Assistant: Some training online & on the job training. This position requires volunteers to welcome and assist shelter clients with selecting pets for adoption, answering questions and provide basic care of shelter pets. Customer service skills are required, and a working knowledge of animal behavior is preferred. Volunteers must be able to walk and control animals up to 60 lbs in the shelter environment, including dogs that will pull and yank on a leash and jump up on you. Must be able to communicate effectively, and follow directions in written and spoken English.
Which volunteer position(s) are you interested in? * Select all that apply. If you are unable to volunteer the hours needed, this position will not be available for you.
Comments or questions? For positions that ask for mandatory or preferred qualifications, please list those here.