Volunteer Guidelines

• Volunteers are required to become members of our organization at a discounted rate of $15.00/year to help defer the costs of volunteer apparel and training. Membership dues are to be paid at orientation.
• Volunteers must commit to at least 6 months of volunteering with H.O.P.E. for Animals.
• Volunteers must be able to complete at least 4 hours every 30 days with H.O.P.E. for Animals.
• Volunteers must be willing to create a weekly or every other week schedule that fits their and the clinic’s needs.
• Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer without a parent or guardian present.
• Volunteers 12–15 years of age must have a parent or guardian present and actively volunteering alongside them. Parent or guardian is limited to 1 person, but may have up to 2 volunteers with them.
• Volunteers 18+ must have a valid form of photo ID.
• Volunteers aged 16–17 must have a parent or guardian sign a volunteer release form.
• Volunteers must be able to communicate professionally, as human interaction is a requirement of all volunteer roles.
• Volunteers must read and comprehend detailed policy and protocol information, as well as being able to remember and follow clinic protocols.