The week of April 17-23 marks National Volunteer Week, and Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is grateful to the many dedicated volunteers who help make the organization’s dream of saving even more lives a reality. Their collective efforts help make GMHS a life-saving shelter, and GMHS appreciates the multitude of ways their volunteerism ensures the community remains a beacon of hope and safe harbor for homeless animals.

In 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, GMHS volunteers devoted more than 15,500 hours to saving and transforming the lives of homeless pets. GMHS volunteers provide needed services to keep them happy and the shelter running. Never afraid to roll up their sleeves and tackle a new task, GMHS volunteers pitch in when and where they are needed most. Every task is important, and the GMHS team sincerely appreciates every volunteer hour given.

Among the many forms of support provided by devoted GMHS volunteers are dog walking at GMHS and the Gloucester County Animal Co...