New York City
Animal Shelter Volunteer Programs for Teens in New York City
4 animal shelter volunteer programs across the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and northern New Jersey. 4 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 2 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
- Opportunities
- 4
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 4
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 2
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 1
- others run longer or do not say
- ASPCA Adoption Center Youth Volunteers (ages 16-17)
Volunteering · New York, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 17
- When to apply
- Not posted
- Bideawee Summer Teen Group
Volunteering · Westhampton, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Summer
- Bideawee Teen Volunteers
Volunteering · New York, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Not posted
- North Shore Animal League America VolunTEEN Program
Volunteering · Port Washington, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 17
- When to apply
- Recruits twice a year for Fall/Winter (September-January) and Spring/Summer (April-August) (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPCA Adoption Center Youth Volunteers (ages 16-17)Volunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | New York, NY | Ages 16 to 17 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Bideawee Summer Teen GroupVolunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Westhampton, NY | Ages 13 to 17 | Select Fridays in summer for a couple of hours | Summer |
| Bideawee Teen VolunteersVolunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | New York, NY | Ages 13 to 17 | Not posted | Not posted |
| North Shore Animal League America VolunTEEN ProgramVolunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Port Washington, NY | Ages 16 to 17 | Minimum of 2-4 hours a week for at least 20 weeks | Recruits twice a year for Fall/Winter (September-January) and Spring/Summer (April-August) (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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Frequently asked questions
How old does my teen need to be?
Each organization sets its own rule. The table shows the minimum age or grade each one posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
What does a teen volunteer actually do?
It varies by program. Each program page describes the work as the organization does, along with the hours it asks for.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Animal Shelter Volunteer Programs for Teens in New York City”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/in/new-york/animal-shelters.
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