Future Volunteers

VOLUNTEERING AT PEGGY ADAMS

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The Volunteer Program is designed for individuals 16 years old and older who are wanting to donate some of their valuable free time to help our animals. Our volunteer team plays an important role in helping fulfill our vision of creating a community where 100% of the adoptable animals find loving homes and no animals will be euthanized because of pet overpopulation.

If you are ready to commit your time and talents to Peggy Adams, please read the instructions and follow the steps outlined below to get started.

*NOTE: Volunteer Orientations are currently being held VIRTUALLY via Zoom*

Volunteer Requirements:

Be at least 16 years old; however, only certain volunteer positions are available for teenagers, under the age of 18.
Ability to make a weekly commitment of a 3-4-hour work shift, for at least three-months. Please be aware that the onboarding process may take up to two weeks after orientation.
A $25 Volunteer Application Fee is required and will be collected at the time of your orientation. This fee includes a volunteer t-shirt, name badge and background screenings.
A Background Screening is now REQUIRED for all interested volunteers. Your acceptance into the program will be determined based on the outcome of the screening.
Court-ordered volunteering is NOT accepted at this time

Essential Capabilities for a Volunteer:

Commit to at least one volunteer shift, per week, for at least three-months
Ability to work independently, as well as part of team
Ability to take instructions and follow safety protocols
Some volunteer positions (including those that work with the animals) require the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend and lift weight between 5-25 lbs.
Ability to speak and understand English
Ability to tolerate loud noises and unpleasant odors
Ability to walk unaided on uneven and/or rough terrain
Understanding and belief in the mission of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

READY TO LEND A PAW?!

Please complete the form below. Once submitted, you will receive an email confirmation which will include information about future volunteer orientations. Please check your email regularly.

If you do not receive this information, please send an email to volunteering@peggyadams.org.

First Name

Last Name

Email

Telephone

Which volunteer position are you interested in?

I CONFIRM that I am at least 16 years of age and understand that opportunities for teenagers are limited.

I AGREE to pay the $25 volunteer application fee.

As part of the application process, I UNDERSTAND the League will do a background investigation through a third-party provider of such services. By submitting this application, I consent to the background investigation and to providing information reasonably requested by the League or the third-party provider to complete such background investigation. No Applicant is guaranteed to be accepted as a Volunteer. The League may refuse any Applicant for any reason, or for no reason at all.

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Volunteer Positions

Volunteers are an extension of the staff at Peggy Adams. Each position has training, scheduling and physical requirements. Review the role descriptions of volunteers needed at Peggy Adams.

Volunteer Positions