How do I become a volunteer? 

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You can see volunteer requirements by clicking here. The Volunteer Coordinator will review your application and possibly email you with more questions or possibly invite you to an orientation.

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What kinds of things do volunteers do? 

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Volunteers may walk or bathe dogs, socialize cats, clean the facility, do laundry and dishes, data entry, filing, phone work, customer service, foster animals, assist at events or grounds maintenance.

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How old do you have to be to volunteer? 

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Volunteers must be 10 or older. Until the age of 16 a volunteer must be accompanied by a trained, qualified adult.

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Are uniforms required? 

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Yes, volunteers are required to either wear a smock or purchase and wear a volunteer t-shirt when representing the shelter. T-shirts are $20 each and $15 for the second if you buy more than one.

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Can students obtain Student Service Learning Hours (SSLH) by volunteering? 

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Yes, we work with various school districts in the tri-state area to help students obtain their SSLH as long as students are willing to commit to the requirements stated on the volunteer page.

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Do volunteers help with euthanasia? 

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No, volunteers do not participate in euthanasia. This is a process that requires professionally trained technicians.