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.
Orientation and onboarding is required before you can begin volunteering within a specific program of Austin Pets Alive!. Our Volunteer Matching Team will be in contact with you within 24 hours of your application being submitted to help guide you to activities that best fit your commitment level, availability, and interests, all while helping us meet our organizational goals. At this time you will also receive the link to register for the online volunteer orientation session. Orientation will cover the goals and policies of the organization, as well as explain volunteer opportunities.
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.
Age 12-17
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If a volunteer is between the ages of 12-17:
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 may volunteer without parent/legal guardian after all the above steps are completed.
Online Application Minor WaiverStep 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.
Online Application Minor WaiverYou 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.
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Some cats prefer mice-hunting to bird-watching, and some prefer laying in grass to sitting on laps. Here at APA!, we believe that barn cats still deserve a chance to live happy and healthy.
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