Volunteer Agreement
Volunteer Requirements:
- Submit an online application which includes a Volunteer Agreement
- Sign the Release of Liability Waiver
- Volunteers must complete a City of San Antonio Volunteer Security Background Check and submit the form in person to ACS directly if volunteering at our 151 location
- Attend a new volunteer orientation
- Court-mandated volunteers will need prior approval from the Volunteer Program Manager in order to begin volunteering
Age-Specific Requirements:
Age 17 & Under: Minor Volunteers
Volunteers may complete any activities in the pre-approved book of remote service opportunities. Verification of completed hours can be provided by SAPA! Volunteer team
Age 18 & Up: General Volunteers
Volunteers age 18 and up are eligible to complete volunteer hours on site. Additional training is required to handle dogs.
Information for volunteers with physical and intellectual disabilities: San Antonio Pets Alive! is happy to provide volunteer opportunities to any individuals who can perform tasks independently or with the assistance of a caretaker. Please note a caretaker, parent, or guardian must also be a registered volunteer.
In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer for San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!), I agree to the following terms and conditions:
- I will abide by the mission, core values, rules, regulations, policies and programs of SAPA! while I am a volunteer.
- I agree to be supervised by a SAPA! Manager or designee and will work as a team member with all volunteers.
- If I will be sheltering or providing foster care or boarding for any of the SAPA! animals in my home, I consent to a SAPA! Representative visiting my home from time to time to observe the animals and their living quarters.
- I will treat all animals, other volunteers, and the general public with dignity and respect.
- I will accurately and truthfully complete the Volunteer Application and Agreement.
