{"id":5436,"date":"2022-04-15T06:32:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T06:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T09:24:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T09:24:32","slug":"where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can I volunteer with animals in NYC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#Where_can_I_volunteer_with_animals_in_NYC\" title=\"Where can I volunteer with animals in NYC?\">Where can I volunteer with animals in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_can_I_help_animal_shelters_in_NYC\" title=\"How can I help animal shelters in NYC?\">How can I help animal shelters in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_NYC\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NYC?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#What_animal_shelters_accept_community_service_in_New_York\" title=\"What animal shelters accept community service in New York?\">What animal shelters accept community service in New York?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_can_I_volunteer_with_animals_in_NYC\" title=\"How can I volunteer with animals in NYC?\">How can I volunteer with animals in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_can_I_help_animals_in_NYC\" title=\"How can I help animals in NYC?\">How can I help animals in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need most?\">What do animal shelters need most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_NYC\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter NYC?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_PetSmart_near_me\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at PetSmart near me?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at PetSmart near me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_NY\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NY?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NY?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#What_do_you_wear_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What do you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?\">What do you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_can_I_volunteer_for_animals_online\" title=\"How can I volunteer for animals online?\">How can I volunteer for animals online?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#Where_can_I_volunteer_in_NY\" title=\"Where can I volunteer in NY?\">Where can I volunteer in NY?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\" title=\"How can I make my animal shelter better?\">How can I make my animal shelter better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\" title=\"How can I help my local animal shelter?\">How can I help my local animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_Petsmart_Canada\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at Petsmart Canada?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at Petsmart Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#Can_a_13_year_old_volunteer_at_the_Rspca\" title=\"Can a 13 year old volunteer at the Rspca?\">Can a 13 year old volunteer at the Rspca?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#What_should_you_wear_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What should you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?\">What should you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#What_do_you_wear_to_an_animal_shelter_interview\" title=\"What do you wear to an animal shelter interview?\">What do you wear to an animal shelter interview?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#What_chores_do_volunteers_do_in_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What chores do volunteers do in an animal shelter?\">What chores do volunteers do in an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#What_skills_can_you_gain_from_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?\">What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#How_do_I_volunteer_for_PETA\" title=\"How do I volunteer for PETA?\">How do I volunteer for PETA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#Where_can_a_14_year_old_volunteer_UK\" title=\"Where can a 14 year old volunteer UK?\">Where can a 14 year old volunteer UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#Can_you_volunteer_at_Wood_Green\" title=\"Can you volunteer at Wood Green?\">Can you volunteer at Wood Green?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-can-i-volunteer-with-animals-in-nyc\/#Where_are_volunteers_most_needed\" title=\"Where are volunteers most needed?\">Where are volunteers most needed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_volunteer_with_animals_in_NYC\"><\/span>Where can I volunteer with animals in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Be an animal shelter volunteer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Care Centers of NYC. Want to volunteer as a dog, cat or rabbit companion, foster parent, or adoption counselor in every borough?<\/li>\n<li>Animal Haven.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA Adoption Center.<\/li>\n<li>BARC.<\/li>\n<li>Bideawee.<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition.<\/li>\n<li>Mayor&#8217;s Alliance for NYC&#8217;s Animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20 Apr 2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_animal_shelters_in_NYC\"><\/span>How can I help animal shelters in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to foster an animal, we suggest you contact Animal Care Centers of NYC, <b>City Critters, KittyKind, or another animal shelter or rescue group. You can also find out about foster opportunities through Foster Dogs and 911fosterpets. Learn more about fostering an animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_NYC\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years of age<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_shelters_accept_community_service_in_New_York\"><\/span>What animal shelters accept community service in New York?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Animal Shelters To Volunteer At In NYC To Make More Than One Fur Babies&#8217; Day<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Haven. vivalaskny on Twitter.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA Adoption Center. aspca on Twitter.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Care Centers Of NYC. nycacc on Twitter.<\/li>\n<li>Best Friends Pet Adoption Center.<\/li>\n<li>Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue.<\/li>\n<li>Bideawee.<\/li>\n<li>Ollie&#8217;s Place And Mighty Mutts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>11 Jan 2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_volunteer_with_animals_in_NYC\"><\/span>How can I volunteer with animals in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Volunteer Opportunities are available at the following full-service shelters:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manhattan Animal Care Center. 326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.) New York, NY 10029.<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Animal Care Center. 2336 Linden Boulevard. Brooklyn, NY 11208.<\/li>\n<li>Staten Island Animal Care Center. 3139 Veterans Road West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_animals_in_NYC\"><\/span>How can I help animals in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to foster an animal, we suggest you contact Animal Care Centers of NYC, <b>City Critters, KittyKind, or another animal shelter or rescue group. You can also find out about foster opportunities through Foster Dogs and 911fosterpets. Learn more about fostering an animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to foster an animal, we suggest you contact Animal Care Centers of NYC, <b>City Critters, KittyKind, or another animal shelter or rescue group. You can also find out about foster opportunities through Foster Dogs and 911fosterpets. Learn more about fostering an animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_NYC\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Volunteer Opportunities are available at the following full-service shelters:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manhattan Animal Care Center. 326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.) New York, NY 10029.<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Animal Care Center. 2336 Linden Boulevard. Brooklyn, NY 11208.<\/li>\n<li>Staten Island Animal Care Center. 3139 Veterans Road West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_PetSmart_near_me\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at PetSmart near me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Volunteer Opportunities are available at the following full-service shelters:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manhattan Animal Care Center. 326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.) New York, NY 10029.<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Animal Care Center. 2336 Linden Boulevard. Brooklyn, NY 11208.<\/li>\n<li>Staten Island Animal Care Center. 3139 Veterans Road West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_NY\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Be an animal shelter volunteer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Care Centers of NYC. Want to volunteer as a dog, cat or rabbit companion, foster parent, or adoption counselor in every borough?<\/li>\n<li>Animal Haven.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA Adoption Center.<\/li>\n<li>BARC.<\/li>\n<li>Bideawee.<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition.<\/li>\n<li>Mayor&#8217;s Alliance for NYC&#8217;s Animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_wear_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What do you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years of age<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_volunteer_for_animals_online\"><\/span>How can I volunteer for animals online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to foster an animal, we suggest you contact Animal Care Centers of NYC, <b>City Critters, KittyKind, or another animal shelter or rescue group. You can also find out about foster opportunities through Foster Dogs and 911fosterpets. Learn more about fostering an animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_volunteer_in_NY\"><\/span>Where can I volunteer in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years of age<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\"><\/span>How can I make my animal shelter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.<\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\"><\/span>How can I help my local animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.<\/li>\n<li>Donate.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.<\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.<\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.<\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.<\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.<\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_Petsmart_Canada\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at Petsmart Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1 answer. No, you have to be <b>14 or older<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_13_year_old_volunteer_at_the_Rspca\"><\/span>Can a 13 year old volunteer at the Rspca?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Who can volunteer? Anyone can volunteer. We value diversity and encourage volunteers from all sections of the community. Unfortunately, <b>there are limited opportunities for anyone who is under 16 years of age and some restrictions apply in relation to opportunities for under 18&#8217;s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_wear_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What should you wear to volunteer at an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dress for the occasion, meaning <b>wear jeans and a T-shirt that have seen better days. Leave your jewelry, especially dangly earrings, at home. Keep your hair in a messy bun (some dogs mistake pony tails for rope toys). Please don&#8217;t bother with makeup, it will inevitably be licked off your face.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_wear_to_an_animal_shelter_interview\"><\/span>What do you wear to an animal shelter interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the position, you should be wearing <b>business casual clothes, which should include a a neatly appointed shirt and khakis or black pants. You will be interviewed in some sort of conference room, most likely by your potential boss and co-workers in animal care as well as by human resources.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_chores_do_volunteers_do_in_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What chores do volunteers do in an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelters need volunteers to <b>clean cages, fill water or food bowls, provide company to the animals, walk the dogs, play with the cats, do training and socialization, and more. Not all jobs require directly interacting with the animals, though.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_can_you_gain_from_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What skills can you gain from volunteering at an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential. Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place. Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_volunteer_for_PETA\"><\/span>How do I volunteer for PETA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Who can volunteer? Anyone can volunteer. We value diversity and encourage volunteers from all sections of the community. Unfortunately, <b>there are limited opportunities for anyone who is under 16 years of age and some restrictions apply in relation to opportunities for under 18&#8217;s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_a_14_year_old_volunteer_UK\"><\/span>Where can a 14 year old volunteer UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outreach at <b>local fairs and festivals. Attending seminars on topics such as companion animal care and wildlife rescue. Office work, such as data entry, online research, preparation of mailings, phone calls, etc. Participating in local demonstrations and leafleting efforts to speak up for animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_volunteer_at_Wood_Green\"><\/span>Can you volunteer at Wood Green?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We can support volunteers aged 14+ to start volunteering with some roles available to you. If you&#8217;re not sure, get in touch. <b>North London Hospice Charity Shop and Oxfam both accepts volunteers aged 14+ with permission from parents\/guardians.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_volunteers_most_needed\"><\/span>Where are volunteers most needed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do a World of Good: 15 Best Places to Volunteer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Rescue Shelters. There aren&#8217;t many pet-friendly apartments out there these days, but there are always pets in need of companionship at the shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Food Pantries.<\/li>\n<li>Habitat for Humanity.<\/li>\n<li>Local Libraries.<\/li>\n<li>Museums.<\/li>\n<li>YMCA.<\/li>\n<li>Retirement Homes.<\/li>\n<li>Red Cross.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Where can I volunteer with animals in NYC?How can I help animal shelters in NYC?How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NYC?What animal shelters accept community service in New York?How can I volunteer with animals in NYC?How can I help animals in NYC?What do animal&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5436"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5436"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51663,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5436\/revisions\/51663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}