What are the age requirements for volunteering at animal shelters?

Many shelters will ask you to fill out an application, and some require you to be at least 16 years of age to work there–though if you are younger, there are still things you may be able to do. Some shelters will need you to fill out a waiver so you don't hold them liable in the event of an accident.

1. What age can you volunteer at a pet shelter?
2. Can a 14 year old volunteer at a dog shelter?
3. Do pets at home hire 16 year olds?

What age can you volunteer at a pet shelter?

You need to be 18 or older to volunteer at our centre.

Can a 14 year old volunteer at a dog shelter?

If you're for pets, we're for you. We welcome all kinds of people to volunteer with us. We don't have an upper age limit, but you'll need to be 14 years or over for most of our roles, and you'll have to be older than this for others.

Do pets at home hire 16 year olds?

Can I get a job in a Pets at Home store? Unfortunately we do not employ anyone who has not yet finished school or anyone who is below the age of 16.