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Animal shelters offer welcome respite to abandoned and unwanted pets, often rescuing these helpless animals from kill shelters where their life expectancy is sharply decreased by the limited time they are held in residence. Although an ideal solution is for people to adopt the rescued animals and give them a loving home, circumstances are not always kind enough to allow people to do this. In this situation there is an option that animal lovers can take that will still allow them to care for a rescue animal until they are adopted and that option is volunteering.
Most animal shelters are woefully understaffed and need volunteers to help them with the day to day running of operations. Volunteers can help by participating in chores such as exercising the animals, feeding them and introducing potential new owners to them. To become a volunteer is a very simple process and it does not take long for volunteers to become involved in this rich and rewarding experience. By taking the following steps, you too could be helping out at an animal shelter before you know it.
Step 1. Locate animal shelters in your area either by searching on the internet or through local resources such as newspapers and community magazines.
Step 2. Contact the shelter and see if there are any volunteer positions open at the moment. If there is find out the procedure for applying for the position.
Step 3. Visit the animal shelter and meet the staff and animals. Get a feel for the place and decide whether it is right for you. If it is, see if you can apply that day.
Step 4. Be realistic in what you expect. Animals t the shelters are usually there because they have been ill treated or abandoned and therefore they are going to need lots of patience and nurturing. If you are wary of animals, volunteering at a shelter might not be the right thing for you.
Step 5. Be honest about what you can offer. If you can only do one afternoon a week then inform the shelter form the beginning. Volunteering is a commitment which shelters rely on.
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Where can 14 year olds volunteer at animal shelters in WA?
You have to go to shelters and see if you can volunteer there
Can you volunteer for animal shelters?
Some you have to work there.. Some you can volunteer. Call your local animal shelter and see if they have a volunteer program.
Can 11 year olds volunteer for animal shelters in Virginia?
anyone can volunteer:]
Can you volunteer at animal shelters in Baton Rouge at the age of 13?
no they rape you
What animal shelter can a 11year old volunteer at?
You would have to check with your local animal shelters to see the age at which you can volunteer. It's good to volunteer in your community, so ask!
Can 13 year old kids in Brampton volunteer at animal shelters. If so which shelters?
NOwhere i am sure they can somewhere i saw a 11 year old who did it.
Can 10 yearolds volunteer at animal shelters?
They can if the 10 year old voulnteers for her/himself.
Can 12 year olds volunteer at Anderson county KY animal shelters?
yes
How do you get expirience to become a vet?
There are many animal colleges available to go to. You can also volunteer at animal shelters to learn about animals.
Can 11 year olds volunteer?
You would have to have an adult with you, but local animal shelters will except volunteers anytime.
Where can a 9 year old volunteer in a animal shelter in houston?
Well, most shelters require you to be 16 years of age to volunteer. I am a couple of years older, and have tried to volunteer, but have been told that I was to young. But, all the shelters have told me, if my mum or dad worked with me, i would be allowed. HOPE THIS HELPED!
Can 11 year old kids in Oregon volunteer at animal shelters?
In Oregon, the minimum age requirement to volunteer at animal shelters varies depending on the organization's policies. Some shelters may allow 11-year-olds to volunteer with adult supervision, while others may have a minimum age requirement of 16 or 18. It is best to contact the specific animal shelter you are interested in volunteering at to inquire about their age requirements and opportunities for younger volunteers.
