VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are critical to the success of San Antonio Pets Alive!
Currently, our volunteer program is working on a virtual-only basis until COVID-19 operations return to normal.
To Sign Up for Virtual Volunteering:
- Fill out a volunteer application
- Be approved by our volunteer team
- Watch the Digital Orientation you receive in your email to learn about the volunteer portal functions and how it works
- Log into the volunteer portal with your created username and password
- Click "Opportunities" on the top bar, and click "Opportunity List"
- Scroll all the way down to "Virtual Volunteering"
- View the instructions, complete your activity and log your hours!
Current Virtual Opportunities Are:
- Creative Writer
- Home-made Crafter
- Creative Designer
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser
Volunteers can help at our adoption centers, medical clinic, administrative office and do a wide range of duties. Share your talents to help the homeless dogs and cats of San Antonio.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Submit an online application which includes a Volunteer Agreement
- Complete digital orientation, pay the necessary registration fees, and sign the Release of Liability Waiver
- Ages 16+ must complete a City of San Antonio Volunteer Security Background Check if volunteering at ACS/151
- Take an online orientation and dog handling class
- Commit to a minimum of 1-2 hours per month
- Attend any additional training classes as necessary
- Court-mandated volunteers will need prior approval from the Volunteer Program Manager in order to begin volunteering
Age-Specific Requirements:
Minors between 14 and 17 years old can volunteer at our Medical Clinic doing non-animal handling activities. Volunteers under 16 years old must have a parent present while on-site.
Minors of any age can participate in a variety of off-site activities, please see DOCUMENT for more information.
