Volunteers are essential to our lifesaving mission. In order for you to get the most out of your experience at APA!, there are a few requirements we ask volunteers to meet.
Step 1: Complete the Volunteer Application.
Step 2: The onboarding fee covers your volunteer t-shirt, your volunteer portal, and the cost it takes to execute many of our volunteer training programs. Should you not have the means to pay the fee please reach out to [email protected] and we are able to waive it for you. Watch the Volunteer Orientation Online.
Step 3: Watch the Volunteer Orientation Online.
Step 4: Complete 2 Jump Starts. Two will take place at APA!, at 1156 Cesar Chavez St., and one will take place at one of our three thrift stores.
There is a non-refundable registration fee which includes an Austin Pets Alive! volunteer t-shirt. Regardless of whether you are volunteering or accompanying a minor, everyone must register. If the reservation fee constitutes a financial hardship for you, you may request a fee waiver by contacting us.
$30
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If a volunteer is between the ages of 12-17:
Step 1- Youth submits an online volunteer application.
Step 2- Youth must complete online volunteer orientation.
Step 3- Youth must provide a completed minor waiver.
Step 4- Youth must complete two Jump Starts. Parent/legal guardian does not need to be present.
Step 5- Youth may volunteer without a parent/legal guardian
Step 1- Youth and parent/legal guardian must each submit an online volunteer application.
Step 2- Youth and parent/legal guardian must each complete online volunteer orientation.
Step 3- Youth must provide a completed minor waiver.
Step 4- Youth and parent/legal guardian must attend a tour of our TLAC facility together.
Step 5- Youth and parent/legal guardian must complete two Jump Starts prior together prior to volunteering.
Step 6- Youth will need to volunteer with said parent/legal guardian at all times.
While APA! recognizes that many bright minds in this age group have a philanthropic urge to help animals, APA! does not allow anyone under the age of 12 to volunteer. We encourage individuals to check out the local nonprofit Generation SERVE, which hosts monthly youth activities for APA!.
You must complete our Volunteer Application prior to being able to complete an online orientation. After submitting the application, you will receive an email with more information.
In a nod to America’s great affection for furry friends, the United States Postal Service unveiled two new ‘Love Forever’ stamps at APA!.
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