Friendship APL Volunteers Make it Happen...

Volunteering is a tradition
Lorain County citizens have been volunteering for Friendship APL since it began. Indeed, Friendship APL was created and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. A formal  volunteer program was initiated in 1998. Volunteers fill crucial roles in the shelter by walking the dogs, cleaning cages, and keeping the shelter operating. Volunteers also work with the cats, the spay & neuter program or take pets to nursing homes. They may also serve on various committees, help with fund raising events, or do other wonderful things.

Who can volunteer?

    Friendship APL welcomes all volunteers who have a genuine interest in helping the pets and who seek to further our aims and ideas.

Orientation

    To protect yourself, other people and the pets, and to promote good customer service, we provide an orientation before you begin your service as a volunteer.

What do volunteers do?

    Volunteers do everything imaginable. Click here for a list of many of the jobs that we currently have available.

Age Requirements

Age 14 and under. A parent or guardian must sign the waiver and accompany, and remain with the volunteer while on duty for both programs and events.

Age 15 to 17. May work most programs and events. A parent or guardian must sign the volunteer waiver and should be available by telephone whenever the volunteer is at the shelter.

Age 18 and up. No limitations.