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. Applications are processed twice a week by APA!’s Volunteer Team
Step 2: Watch the Volunteer Orientation Online. The link to the Volunteer Orientation is sent after your application has been processed and can take up to 4 days
Step 3: Complete 3 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.
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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 three 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 three Jump Starts prior together prior to volunteering.
Step 6- Youth will need to volunteer with said parent/legal guardian at all times.
There is one day left to act before we know whether the city council has taken action on our APA! Resolution by adding it to the next city council meeting agenda.
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