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Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center! Volunteers are an integral part of our organization, and help improve the quality of life for the animals here at the shelter. There are a number of ways to get involved as an individual or a group, with everything from handling animals to working with the public to helping with administrative tasks.
1. Create your account! **currently closed to new volunteers** Start out by creating your account on our Member Portal 2. Follow the steps for registration! Follow the prompts and you'll be on your way to volunteering in no time!
3. Complete your Background You will receive an email from HireRight to perform a basic Criminal Background check once you have reached that step in the process. You should receive this email within 3 business days. 4. After Backgrounds... You'll be able to sign up for your first Orientation Housekeeping shift! 5. Complete your Housekeeping shifts and Fear Free Sheltering You may complete Fear Free Sheltering prior to your Housekeeping shifts, or after, but it must be completed before any animal handling! 6. Begin training in your area of interest! We'll pair you up with staff or another experienced volunteer to get you started! 7. Have fun!!
Access the Volunteer Member Portal
Montgomery County is committed to providing residents with disabilities the opportunity to participate in all of its programs, services and activities. If you need an accommodation to participate in any program, service or activity sponsored by the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 240.773.5696 or volunteermcasac@montgomerycountymd.gov. TTY users please contact us through Maryland Relay. For more information on Montgomery County’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance policies and procedures, see: • ADA Notice http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/ADA-Notice.html • ADA Grievance Policy: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/ada-grievance.html • ADA Compliance Program: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DGS-ADA/Home.html