MAS Field Trips

Volunteering at Memphis Animal Services Field Trips as a senior in college allowed me to benefit the broader community by providing shelter dogs with enriching foster field trips. My role involved matching with a dog, collecting photos, videos, and information to share, and ultimately aiding in finding them permanent homes. As a people-facing volunteer, I served the local community and witnessed positive reactions from people appreciating the opportunity to connect with and provide a break for shelter dogs. The experience improved my communication, teamwork, and empathy skills, as I effectively conveyed the animals' personalities and needs. Personally, the impact was profound, bringing a sense of fulfillment and purpose to my volunteer work, and deepening my understanding of animal welfare and community involvement. I plan to continue volunteering with this organization as it aligns with my passion for animal welfare and contributes to making a difference in the lives of shelter dogs, increasing their chances of finding loving homes.

I got the chance to help take some of the doggies to LeMoyne-Owen College where they had lots of funs and had many photoshoots. My field trip buddy was Zoe and she was such a cute ball of energy with plenty of smiles!

Event is well organized and i had an excellent dog named Reaina. She walked well on a leash, was friendly to people and dogs, loved to be petted, was affectionate and smart (she learned how to sit in minutes).
i have taken out dogs 2 weeks in a row. Both dogs were placed on the urgent list on the Tuesday after the Saturday field trip. This gives these excellent dogs only a few days to be adopted and saved after their new photos and info are published

Great experience! Can’t wait to do it again.

Event was well organized and I was able to spend time with a wonderful dog Quince.