If accepted to the program, applicants must: 

• Complete online registration form 
• Watch the Summer Teen Program 101 training video 
• Attend required hands-on training at your chosen location: 
• Malone Center: 
  • June 9 – Animal Care-Dogs hands-on training 
  • June 10 – Animal Care-Cats hands-on training 
• Buddy Center: 
  • June 14- Animal Care-Cats hands-on training 
  • June 15- Animal Care-Dogs hands-on training 
• Commit to completing an average of one, three-hour shift per week throughout the summer; shift times can vary. (You can miss a week if you complete an extra shift before or after)  

*If you are not able to make this commitment, consider exploring our Foster program as an alternative. 

At the end of the summer, volunteers who complete the minimum hour commitment:

• May request a certificate and/or a letter of recommendation 
• Have the option to continue volunteering in Animal Care or other roles (requires additional training) 
• Are invited to an end of summer pizza party 
• If volunteers participate for a second summer, they may be offered a leadership role in the program