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If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, click here.
Volunteer Guidelines
Thank you for volunteering during this time!
MPORTANT -- To volunteer during COVID:
1. Masks must be worn at all times at the shelter.
2. A distance of six feet must be maintained for volunteers and staff.
We must follow the state requirements to stay safe. Thank you for bearing with us during this time.
Bethann Galbraith, Shelter Manager
General Volunteering Tips/Precautions
While carrying an illness home from the shelter is unlikely, after visiting the shelter it is always wise to:
* Keep a separate coat and set of shoes for volunteering.
* Change your clothes when you arrive home before interacting with your animals.
Volunteer Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:
9 to 11:30 am.
Nap time 11:30 to 1 p.m., no volunteering.
1 to 4 p.m. (Nap time* 11:30 - 1)
Tuesday
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Nap time 11:30 to 1 p.m., no volunteering.
Walk our dogs or visit the kitties Tuesdays until 6:30 p.m.! Afternoon volunteering begins at 1 p.m.
Saturday:
8:30 to 11 a.m.
Nap time 11 a.m. to noon, no volunteering.
Noon to 3 p.m.
Sunday:
8 to 10:30 a.m.
(Shelter closed after 10 a.m.)
News
Click here to see OOTS in the news.
Click here for volunteer Mewsletters.
Do you have an article or photos of our volunteers with the animals or at special events? If so, please share them by clicking here to email them to Chris to include in an upcoming volunteer enewsletter!
Volunteer Library
PA Cruelty to Animals Statutes & Laws Brochure
Adoption Consultation Contract (updated 02/25/21)
Volunteer Application (updated 6/1/18)
General Orphans of the Storm Brochure (updated 01/06/19)
Volunteer Orientation Brochure