Animal shelter or rescue volunteering
North Shore Animal League America VolunTEEN Program
North Shore Animal League America VolunTEEN Program is a volunteer program run by North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, NY. Open to: ages 16 to 17.
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 17
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
North Shore Animal League's teen volunteer program at its Port Washington campus.
VolunTEENs clean cages, feed and water animals, and do enrichment and socialization.
Key facts
- Run by
- North Shore Animal League America
- Where
- Port Washington, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 1716 or 17 years of age
- Commitment
- Minimum of 2-4 hours a week for at least 20 weeks
- Applications
- Recruits twice a year for Fall/Winter (September-January) and Spring/Summer (April-August) (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Online application
- Orientation
- Shelter training class
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the VolunTEEN Program details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join North Shore Animal League America VolunTEEN Program?
Ages 16 to 17. 16 or 17 years of age
How many hours does North Shore Animal League America VolunTEEN Program require?
Minimum of 2-4 hours a week for at least 20 weeks
When does North Shore Animal League America VolunTEEN Program take applications?
Recruits twice a year for Fall/Winter (September-January) and Spring/Summer (April-August) (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
What do you need to apply?
Online application, Orientation, Shelter training class.
Sources and method
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