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Volunteer

Without the support and generosity of our volunteers, we would not be able to give as much as we do to the cats and dogs at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter.  Volunteering can be a fun and rewarding activity and many volunteers would agree that they receive much more than they give.  But volunteering does require a huge commitment of your time and your heart.  If you are considering volunteering with our animals, please read on.

Benefits of volunteering?


  • Feeling good about helping others – animals and humans
  • Giving back to your community
  • Building lifelong friendships
  • Finding an increased sense of purpose
  • Learning new skills
  • Setting an example
  • Benefits to your health, no matter what age

What makes a great volunteer?

  • You must be 17 years old to volunteer on your own
  • If you are between 12 and 16 years old, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The guardian must be a legal adult
  • If you are required to complete volunteer hours for high school, then you can volunteer on your own at the age of 16 years.  You must commit to completing your hours within a specific time frame which you can work out with the volunteer coordinator
  • You must be able to commit to 3 hours per week

How to become a volunteer with LAPS

1st  step: Fill out a volunteer application

2nd step: Attend a General Shelter/Volunteer Orientation.  General Shelter/Volunteer Orientations are every 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:00 pm unless a statutory holidays falls on the day – another Saturday will be scheduled.

3rd step: Attend either a Dog Seminar and/or Cat Care Seminar if interested in working with the cats and or dogs.  Dog Seminars are on Monday evenings 5:30 PM directly following the general orientation.  Cat Seminars are on Wednesday evening at 5:30 PM directly following the general orientation

4th Step: Attend either a Dog Kennel Orientation or a Cat  Room Orientation if interested in working with the cats and or dogs

5th  Step: You are a LAPS Volunteer

WHEN CAN YOU VOLUNTEER AT THE SHELTER?


Dog Walkers:             Monday to Sunday                                   10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Cat Cuddlers:            Monday to Sunday                                   10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Kennel Buddy:          Set up a day of the week with shelter:        9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cat Cage Cleaner:     Set up a day of the week with shelter          9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Yard Maintenance:    Monday to Sunday                                   12:00 PM - 5:30 PM


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