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QuestionCan I volunteer at age 11?Community AnswerTry talking to them and reaching a compromise. They will listen to what you have to say.
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QuestionCan I still volunteer at an animal shelter if I'm in 6th grade?Community AnswerIt depends on the shelter's terms, but some may allow it.
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QuestionDo you have to be there every day?Community AnswerNo. Volunteer work is not like a job. You do it when you want to, as long as it is a time during which they need or allow volunteers. Some places may require you to plan ahead and let them know when you will be coming. In that case, make sure you choose a day and time when you will be available and stick to the plan. Some places may require you to come a minimum of one day a week, but you still usually get to choose the day.
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QuestionHow long would an animal shelter expect me to volunteer?Community AnswerIt depends on the shelter. Some might have minimum volunteer hour requirements while others may not. You should check with the shelters near you to find out whether they have time expectations for their volunteers.
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QuestionHow old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter?Community AnswerEach shelter will have different requirements for volunteers. If you are too young to work at the shelter there are still ways you can help. You might raise money to donate to the shelter, or collect items the shelter needs and donate those. Your local shelter may even have other ideas for you.
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QuestionCould I go after school?Community AnswerDepending on the hours offered by the volunteer program, then yes!
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QuestionWould they hire a 15-year-old?Community AnswerIt depends on the shelter and the capability of the 15-year-old, but it's worth a try.
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QuestionWill they still want me to do volunteer work if I can only work 1 day a week?Community AnswerYes, because they need as much help as they can get. Even if you are only there once a week, you'll still be helping out.
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QuestionWhat are some things animal shelters need?Community AnswerA lot of animal shelters need blankets. You do not need to give them new ones. They will take clean used ones. You also can donate cash.
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QuestionCan I volunteer at age 15?FutureHowCommunity AnswerNo, in most places you need to be at least 16 and have some type of experience. You could always ask your parents to volunteer with you.
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QuestionHow do I write an essay about volunteering?Community AnswerIf you're writing an essay based on your experiences volunteering, you can start by talking about where you chose to volunteer and why. You can then talk about how the experience changed you, what you learned, and whether or not you intend to continue volunteering in the future. If you need more general help writing an essay, wikihow's article on writing an essay might be a good place to start.
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QuestionIs it okay to have a misdemeanor?Community AnswerYes, having a misdemeanor is okay when volunteering at an animal shelter.
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QuestionDo I have to be with a parent to volunteer at age 11?Community AnswerIt is going to depend on your local shelter. You can just call and ask what their policy is.
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QuestionCan I volunteer if I'm 11 years-old?SlySummerCommunity AnswerSure, but it is really up to your parents. I know people who are 3 years-old and work at shelters.
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QuestionWould a shelter allow me to volunteer if I am 14 years old?Community AnswerIt depends on the shelter. They may want you to prove that you're responsible before letting you work directly with animals, but if you show your dedication by taking on whatever tasks they ask of you, you shouldn't have any problems.
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QuestionCan I volunteer at age 10?Community AnswerNo; in most places you need to be at least 16.
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QuestionWill I get paid? And is this job stressful? I can't deal with stress.FutureHowCommunity AnswerNo, you do not get paid. If you want to get paid you will have to be hired to work there. And yes, it does get really stressful at times.
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QuestionCan i be 13 and volunteer?Community AnswerYes, as long as that shelter allows people your age to be volunteers.
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QuestionHow long would I volunteer there?Community AnswerYou could volunteer there for as long as you would like. However, you should check with the shelter to see if they have any specific guidelines/ minimum requirements for how many hours they require from a volunteer.
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QuestionWhy do people just abandon their dogs?Community AnswerSome people are ignorant and only think of themselves regarding their animals. Some think they'll get a cute puppy and it'll be easy, but don't realize that they have to commit to an animal like a relationship. They treat them like a new toy rather than a new addition to their lives.
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QuestionIs there an age limit?{elina}Community AnswerFor most shelters, you have to be at least thirteen to volunteer but there is not an age limit at the other end usually. Check-in with your local shelters and ask about volunteering there.
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QuestionI'm turning 19, would volunteering be a great way to get a job with animals that isn't vet at all specifically dogs and cats.{elina}Community AnswerYes! Showing that you've spent some of your time helping the community and animals would look great on a resume and a volunteer hours project. If your boss knows you care about animals and you've physically been around them then that will give you some bonus points when it's time to choose someone for the job.
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QuestionShould I volunteer at the SPCA?{elina}Community AnswerOf course! Helping animals and the community is a great way to spend your time and looks great on resumes! It's also very important to the shelter you're volunteering at because they can always use a little more help.
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QuestionI would like to know can I do community service there?{elina}Community AnswerYes, volunteering at an animal shelter is considered a community service. If you're looking into getting volunteer hours it's the perfect place! While you're there maybe think about donating some items to help them be more successful.
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QuestionI want to work at the shelter but I also want to donate stuff. Got any ideas on what to donate?{elina}Community AnswerSome great things to donate to your local shelter are dog/cat food, bedding, dog/cat toys, dog/cat treats, dog/cat shampoo, grooming supplies, bowls, leashes, collars, kitty litter, supplies for new puppies and money so they can choose some of their own supplies, pay bills and upgrade the shelter.
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QuestionIf you can't lift heavy weight would you be able to still get the position?Community AnswerOf course. Not all animal shelter positions require you to lift extremely heavy items. You might be able to do cleaning, admin work and spending time with the animals. Point out your strengths, not your weaknesses, when interviewing.
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QuestionCan I volunteer at 13 years old?Sofia PudnerCommunity AnswerThirteen is too young to volunteer unsupervised. However, many shelters have programs for children in middle school and below to do some work with an adult or to do work that doesn't involve interacting with animals. Do research at your local shelter to see what their volunteer policy is.
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QuestionHow can I be a part of volunteering? I used to have a pet dog and I'm really fond of animals.Sofia PudnerCommunity AnswerLook up your local animal shelter's website. Many shelters have training classes you can take to become a volunteer, and they should be easy to find.
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QuestionWould it be okay if I only volunteered during summers?Community AnswerYes, if you volunteer only in the summer that is fine. It is better than not helping at all. You can walk, feed, and exercise the dogs to help on random days.
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QuestionCan I volunteer only summers or does it have to be an everyday thing?UmmidklolCommunity AnswerYou don't have to show up every day. It is okay to take breaks as long as it works for their volunteer roster. It also depends on the area you live in, and the animal shelter's hours, and when they are open for volunteers. Talk to them about what works best for you.
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