What is the Parent and Me Program?

Why do I need to be trained?

How much time do I need to commit to volunteering at Rescue Village?

Can I volunteer after school or on weekends?

What are the volunteer work shifts?

I cannot commit to a regular volunteer schedule. What else can I do to help?

What is the Parent and Me Program?
Parent and Me allows children aged 12-15 to accompany a parent while volunteering in our shelter with the understanding that the adult is the primary handler of the animal. Only one child is allowed to volunteer at a time.  The volunteer process is consistent with the adult program and requires volunteer orientation and training and is designed to be a long-term commitment.

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Why do I need to be trained?
Training helps prepare volunteers for the challenges of working with shelter animals in a safe and appropriate manner. Volunteers represent Rescue Village in the community. Training also prepares our volunteers to answer questions and accurately support the mission of Rescue Village.

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How much time do I need to commit to volunteering at Rescue Village?
It depends on the job. Dog walkers and cat cuddlers are assigned a weekly two-hour work shift. Work shifts are the same day and time every week. Animal care volunteers are asked to commit for at least three consecutive months. Outreach, special events, foster, educational, and cleaning volunteer opportunities are more flexible. Volunteers are used in those areas on an as-needed basis.

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Can I volunteer after school or on weekends?
Volunteers are needed every day including holidays. Rescue Village maintains three volunteer work shifts per day. Volunteers are assigned work shifts based on availability and need. Weekends and afterschool are the most popular shifts.

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What are the volunteer work shifts?
Monday and Thursday
8:00-10:00a.m., 1:00-3:00p.m. and 5:00-7:00p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
8:00-10:00a.m., 12:00-2p.m. and 3:00-5:00p.m.

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I cannot commit to a regular volunteer schedule. What else can I do to help?
Your opportunity to help homeless animals is not lost. We always need donations of animal care items (see Wish List), you can attend one of our events, participate in our Cage Sponsorship Program, make a monetary donation, spay/neuter your personal pet, or adopt an animal from our shelter.

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