Volunteer Requirements
ASAP welcomes new volunteers who can devote a few hours a week to the care and comfort of the deserving shelter felines while they wait for a forever home. Below are a few prerequisites:
Age Requirement:
• 12 years old with a parent/adult partner volunteer
• 16 years and up
Time Requirement:
• Shifts are 3 hours once a week
• Shorter shifts may be possible on a case by case basis
• Some roles have a more flexible schedule
Please consider seriously if you are able to make this commitment.
Volunteers with Disabilities:
• If you have disabilities that require you to have a mentor volunteer alongside you, the mentor is welcome to accompany you through the training and visits to the shelter.
Community Service:
• ASAP permits volunteers to earn community service hours for volunteering at the shelter.
Becoming an ASAP Volunteer
1. Submit a Volunteer Application
2. Training Video
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email from our Volunteer Coordinator directing you to watch a training video and to schedule your first shift.
3. Shadowing
Once you are assigned to a volunteer shift, you will initially work with a more experienced volunteer who will help “show you the ropes.”