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What are the steps to becoming
a volunteer with CAHS? Is euthanasia discussed
during New Volunteer Orientation?
What are the steps to becoming a volunteer with CAHS? In order to become a volunteer at the Humane Society, please attend a New Volunteer Orientation session. Sessions last approximately one hour, with an optional tour following the orientation. We are unable to make exceptions. What if I cannot attend a general orientation session due to prior commitments or my weekend work schedule? All potential volunteers must attend New Volunteer Orientation. Please contact Amy Castaneda at acastaneda@cahs-pets.org if you cannot attend one of the scheduled sessions. Is euthanasia discussed during volunteer orientation? Yes, we do discuss euthanasia during the session. Specifically, we discuss the crisis of cat overpopulation and its impact. We recommend that parents discuss this information with children prior to attending orientation.
Are there any age requirements to volunteer at CAHS? Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age to volunteer. Those volunteers which are between the ages of 12-15 must attend general orientation with a parent or adult buddy over the age of 18 and that person must also accompany them at all times while volunteering at the shelter. What if I am under 12 and I still want to get involved? If you under the age of 12 and want to get involved you may visit our Humane Education section on our website; there are several ideas and projects listed there that you may choose from to help make a difference at CAHS. What if I need service hours for a school or community project? Students needing service hours will go through the general volunteer program. When you complete your service, a signed copy of your hours can be requested through the volunteer office. What if I have court ordered community service hours I need to fulfill? Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with fulfilling court ordered community service hours. What if I have a group that would like to participate in a one time only volunteer opportunity? If you have a group that is interested in coming in for a one time opportunity to help out please contact Amy Castaneda, Coordinator of Staff & Volunteer Programs at acastaneda@cahs-pets.org or by phone at (614) 777-7387, extension 248. What if I have a community group such as Girl Scouts who would like a tour and/or presentation? Please visit our Humane Education section under Volunteer for more information on how to request a tour or presentation. What if I would like to shadow an employee at CAHS? Unfortunately, we do not have a program currently in place that enables us to fill the many requests we receive for shadowing. |
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