Volunteer at PBC Animal Care & Control

​Volunteer Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years' old
  
  
• Have driver's license or state identification card for background check verification
  
  
• Review and sign our Volunteer Agreement (provided during New Volunteer Onboarding)
  
  
• Complete our New Volunteer Onboarding, including Humane Handling Training if applying as an Animal Care: Dog/Cat Volunteer
  
  
• Commit to volunteering for at least 4 hours per month
  
  
• Ability to speak and understand English
  
  
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
  
  
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
  
  
• Some volunteer positions (including those that work with the animals) require the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend and lift weight between 5-25 lbs.
  
  
• Purchase your official volunteer t-shirt ($10) when registered for New Volunteer Onboarding
  
  
• Purchase your official volunteer t-shirt ($10) on the day of your training
  
  
• Wear your official volunteer t-shirt and volunteer badge at all times while volunteering
  
  
• Wear the approved PPE (gloves, sleeves, etc.) provided by the shelter at all times when volunteering hands on with the animals
  
  

​Are you 16 or 17 years old and would like to volunteer? Great news, you have the opportunity to volunteer alongside your parent/legal guardian. While volunteering with our dogs is not available for this program, we have a variety of other volunteer opportunities.Please note that both parent/legal guardian and child must complete New Volunteer Onboarding before registering as a Volunteer.  Parent/ legal guardian must always be present. To get started, please email accvolunteer@pbc.gov. This volunteer opportunity is n​ot eligible for community service hours.​​