Teen Volunteers
The Teen Volunteer Program is a 4-week program that meets Saturday mornings for three (3) hours. The program is geared towards students 13-17 years old who are interested in learning about domestic animals in our environment, pet care and responsibility, cat and dog behavior, animal shelters and other related issues. It is anticipated that the students will carry the knowledge they have gained back to their communities which should result in improved human/animal relations. The course involves working directly with cats and dogs in addition to doing basic tasks around the shelter. Students receive service learning or community service hours as well. This is a free program supported by the generous donations from our caring supporters.
Requirements:
- Applicant must be between the ages of 13 and 17.
- Applicant must need Service Learning Hours for school or need to fulfill Community Service Requirements.
- A completed Teen Volunteer Program Application must be submitted.
- A completed Waiver Form must be submitted.
- A telephone interview will be conducted.
Download the application and waivers and return them to the program coordinator by fax or postal mail.
Please understand that these programs fill up quickly and the waiting list can be long. Only ten (10) teens will be allowed to participate in each session. A response will only be sent to participating teens. Teens are required to contact the program coordinator for a phone interview after they have submitted their application. Teens that have already been through a program in the past will be placed on a waiting list.
To learn more about the Teen Volunteer Program, please contact Robyn Dellahousaye via e-mail.
You can download the Teen Volunteer Program registration forms here.. (Adobe Reader needed.)
If you are at least 18 years of age, you can become a regular Volunteer!