Georgia Herpetological Association & Rescue
Volunteer Spotlight:
Stephanie Makanga
We appreciate every single volunteer who spends time helping the rescue, but we want to take a moment to especially thank Stephanie! Stephanie has been with GHAR as a foster home and event volunteer, but recently stepped up into the new role of foster home administrator. She diligently ensures that we are GA Dept. of Agriculture compliant, which is a lot of work! We asked her what she loves about volunteering, and she said: "I really love volunteering with GA Herp because I'm always learning something new. Each new animal acts differently than the last, even within the same species. And it's fascinating to learn all about their care and what behaviors to look for. I also enjoy educating others about animals. 10 years ago, I wouldn't have seen myself doing this, and I'm loving this new adventure with the less fluffy creatures of the world." Thank you for your commitment to helping GHAR, Stephanie!
Ready to Help?
We are currently looking for volunteers who are willing to work at our main location in Rockmart, GA, and/or serve as foster homes for animals in our program. As a licensed animal shelter, we adhere to the GA Dept. of Agriculture's inspections and regulations. Foster homes must be able to meet for a virtual home check every 6 months with our home inspections volunteer. We have two orientations (one in-person and one virtual) prior to anyone being accepted as a volunteer.
We have work days at our Rockmart location at least once a month to help care for our animals, build enclosures, and reorganize materials. We have a lot of work to do, but we always have a good time doing it, and it's a great way to meet more like-minded individuals passionate about helping animals.
Teen volunteers must be at least 16 years old with written parental permission and must attend the orientation with a parent or legal guardian. All volunteers (except those fostering) must be available to work at least one shift at the rescue in Rockmart per month to remain active volunteers. We host many fun reptile shows and educational events all over Georgia, but only volunteers who meet the requirements at the rescue are eligible to work the specific events.