Size Signed Animal Shelter Volunteer Application For Free

All membership applications are subject to the review and discretion of the FIAPO. If you are working in an individual capacity, carrying out some amazing work for the animals, you can still be associated with FIAPO. Fill up the form here. Our team will review your credentials and get back to you within a week.

Volunteers under 18 years old need a parent/guardian to attend orientation with child to complete required permission and waiver forms. Parents/guardians do not need to be present during volunteer service.

Volunteer requirements Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. If you're younger than 16, there are other ways to support animals and AHS. Volunteers must read and comprehend detailed policy and protocol information and follow shelter rules.

Youth volunteers 12 to 14 years of age must always be accompanied by and work alongside their parent/guardian while assisting with hands-on care of animals only after they, and their parent/guardian successfully complete animal handling training. These volunteers are eligible for dog handling.

The age requirement for volunteering can vary depending on the type of opportunity, the organisation, and any local laws in effect. In some cases, there is no age requirement at all ? under-18 programs ? while other opportunities may only be open to individuals over the age of 18 or 21.

Below are the steps to starting as an animal shelter volunteer, and why these steps are a key part of the process: Look for opportunities. The first step in the process is looking for volunteering opportunities. ... Undergo background checks. ... Attend interviews. ... Undertake training.

Please apply online (Adult Volunteer Application, Minor Volunteer Application). If you are a student seeking community service hours, please note that we require a minimum commitment of 30 hours of volunteer service, aside from training, before we will sign off on your hours.