There are just a few small steps to take in order to start volunteering with us! Please be sure to submit a Volunteer Application, as well as our Volunteer Agreement and Waiver Form. Once all forms have been submitted in person at the facility, or emailed to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@hswa.org, your application will be reviewed. Your application will be denied if you do not meet the following requirements:

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• You are under the age of 13, or if you’re between the ages 13 -16 and do not have a parent/guardian’s application submitted to accompany you on your shifts.

• You must fill in your age on our application; if you skip this, your application will be denied.

• You have been convicted of a crime involving Animal Cruelty, Arson, Theft, or Domestic Assault.

• You have identified that you cannot commit to at least one shift per month

• You have been previously dismissed from volunteer duties before coming to HSWA