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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania. Our volunteers are the key to the success of the shelter. Committed volunteers socialize, walk, groom and cuddle the homeless animals entrusted to our care. They also show animals at offsite locations, work special events and expand their knowledge of animal behavior. Volunteers must be able to read, write and work independently and must be 18 years of age or 13-17 if accompanied by an adult. To ensure the safest and most rewarding volunteer experience, we offer comprehensive training. Please be sure you are able to commit to extensive training as well as at least 6 volunteer hours each month before signing up for an orientation.
| How to become an ARL Volunteer Please attend our general volunteer orientation (dates listed below) to learn more about the Animal Rescue League and the variety of volunteer opportunities available. After the general orientation, you can sign up for an orientation specific to your interests in volunteering with the cats or with the dogs. Cat Cuddlers will attend a Cat Orientation (dates listed below) followed by a mentoring session (time and date determined at orientation) before they are able to volunteer independently. Dog Walkers will attend a Dog Orientation (dates listed below) followed by a mentoring session before they are able to volunteer independently. If you would like to attend a General Orientation, please fill out an online application or contact Monica Garcia in the Volunteer Department at 412-661-6452 x235 or mgarcia@animalrescue.org.
|  | Join us at the shelter, 6620 Hamilton Avenue in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh, for one of the following orientations.
General Orientation Dates:
Thursday June 5th from 7:00pm-8:00pm
More Dates Coming Soon!
Dog Walker orientation (must have attended the general orientation):
Sunday June 8th from Noon-2pm
Friday June 13th from 6pm-8pm
More Dates Coming Soon!
Cat Orientation Dates (must have attended the general orientation):
Saturday June14th from 3pm-4:30pm
More Dates Coming Soon!
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| Here are some of the volunteer programs that may interest you: Dog Walker Take dogs on walks around the shelter, socialize and spend quality time with the dogs. Cat Cuddler Socialize and groom the cats, give them a break from the cage in the cat cuddle rooms. Open Paw Dog Trainer Work with dogs that need some training to help them get adopted, learn about behavior modification and dog training. Bunny/Small Animal Cuddler Socialize the bunnies and other small furries. Foster Parent Open up your home and heart for a short time to underage, sick, or frightened animals. Give an animal a place to stay if the kennels are full. Adoptions Assistant Help the adoption counselors match people with pets during our busy times. Adoptions Follow Up Caller To contact persons who adopted an animal from the ARL via telephone call to assess status of animal, and to survey regarding customer service of ARL personnel Adoption Matching Program Evaluator for Cats Use the Meet Your Match program to evaluate cats. The evaluation helps match cats with the perfect family. Adoption Matching Program Evaluator for Dogs Use the Meet Your Match program to evaluate dogs. The evaluation helps match dogs with the perfect family. Grooming Specialist Provide grooming services to animals, as required. Supervise groups of one time volunteers in grooming dogs. Special Fundraising Events Help plan and carry out our fundraising events. Offsite Education/Adoption Events Spread the word about the ARL and animals for adoption at community events and pet stores. Pet Facilitated Therapy (PFT) Leader Facilitate the use of animals in physical, mental, and emotional therapy. |
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