VOLUNTEER

Of course! However, while The Shade Tree partners and works closely with Noah’s Animal House, we do not schedule or arrange volunteers for them. Please reach out directly to Noah’s Animal House. They’d love to have you!

The minimum age to volunteer at The Shade Tree is 10 years of age. Volunteers 10-15 years old must volunteer with and be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times. Anyone that is 16 or older may volunteer without a parent present. However, any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a minor consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian and returned to the volunteer coordinator or point of contact prior to beginning their volunteer service.     

The Shade Tree does not accept court-ordered community service, however, if you need to complete hours for educational purposes, we may be able to accommodate this request.  

Yes. All staff, volunteers, and interns are required to pass a background check prior to beginning service or employment with The Shade Tree. This ensures everyone is safe on-site during their time with The Shade Tree.

All volunteers must be presentable and respectful to our clients and personnel. Very short shorts, tops that reveal bare skin such as halter tops and tank tops, and/or explicit or graphic tops are not appropriate. Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes at all times (no flip flops, sandals, or any other footwear prone to slipping/falling off).      

Yes, we always welcome individual or group opportunities! There is no minimum or maximum number, however all group members must consent to a background check and be approved prior to arriving for an on-site volunteer opportunity. Also note our facility is small and some spaces are limited, so groups may sometimes be asked to split up to best accommodate the needs and limitations of the shelter.

Yes, with approval.

Yes, with approval.