Volunteer Programs Currently Suspended Due to COVID-19

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the shelter. At this time we have suspended regular volunteer programs (including Doggy Day Out), and are not accepting new volunteers. We apologize for any inconvenience, but this is the safest option for our staff and citizens. At this time, it is unlikely this policy will change for the Fall 2020 semester.    

Age Requirement 

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and have signed parent consent in order to volunteer at the Pitt County Animal Shelter.

 To Get Started: 

• Print out, read, and complete the following paperwork:
  • Parent / Legal Guardian Consent Form (PDF)
  • Volunteer Release / Consent Form
• Submit the completed volunteer paperwork at the Animal Shelter, or by email to kelli.young@pittcountync.gov 
• Once your paperwork is processed, you will receive an email with a link to the online volunteer orientation you must complete
• For more information about volunteer opportunities, call the shelter front office at 252-902-1725

To learn more about PCAS from a volunteer's perspective, please view the video below, made by an ECU student as a school project: