Animal shelter or rescue volunteering
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior Volunteers
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior Volunteers is a volunteer program run by Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in Burlingame, CA. Open to: ages 13 to 17.
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Volunteer Pack $35 plus
About the program
San Mateo County's humane society offers junior volunteer positions. Ages 16 and 17 can volunteer on their own in limited roles.
Key facts
- Run by
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
- Where
- Burlingame, CA
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17Youth 13 to 17; ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Commitment
- 2 hours per week for at least six months
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Volunteer Pack $35 plus tax
- To apply
- Application
- Parent or guardian present (ages 13-15)
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 Junior Volunteers 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 Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior Volunteers?
Ages 13 to 17. Youth 13 to 17; ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
How many hours does Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior Volunteers require?
2 hours per week for at least six months
What do you need to apply?
Application, Parent or guardian present (ages 13-15).
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior Volunteers”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/peninsula-humane-society-junior-volunteers.
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