{"id":5528,"date":"2022-04-15T06:32:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T06:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:45:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:45:56","slug":"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/","title":{"rendered":"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NC?"},"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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_NC\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NC?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NC?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#What_volunteers_do_at_the_SPCA\" title=\"What volunteers do at the SPCA?\">What volunteers do at the SPCA?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_North_Carolina\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in North Carolina?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in North Carolina?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#What_do_volunteers_do_at_the_SPCA\" title=\"What do volunteers do at the SPCA?\">What do volunteers do at the SPCA?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#Why_do_people_volunteer_at_the_SPCA\" title=\"Why do people volunteer at the SPCA?\">Why do people volunteer at the SPCA?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#Does_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter_look_good_on_a_resume\" title=\"Does volunteering at an animal shelter look good on a resume?\">Does volunteering at an animal shelter look good on a resume?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_an_animal_in_North_Carolina\" title=\"How old do you have to be to adopt an animal in North Carolina?\">How old do you have to be to adopt an animal in North Carolina?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Virginia\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Virginia?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Virginia?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Florida\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Florida?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Florida?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_Petsmart_in_Georgia\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at Petsmart in Georgia?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at Petsmart in Georgia?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#What_to_wear_when_working_with_animals\" title=\"What to wear when working with animals?\">What to wear when working with animals?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#What_should_I_wear_to_an_animal_shelter_interview\" title=\"What should I wear to an animal shelter interview?\">What should I 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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_do_you_prepare_for_an_animal_shelter_interview\" title=\"How do you prepare for an animal shelter interview?\">How do you prepare for 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#How_should_I_dress_for_a_volunteer_interview\" title=\"How should I dress for a volunteer interview?\">How should I dress for a volunteer interview?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#What_skills_can_you_learn_from_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What skills can you learn from volunteering at an animal shelter?\">What skills can you learn 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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#What_skills_do_you_need_to_work_in_a_shelter\" title=\"What skills do you need to work in a shelter?\">What skills do you need to work in a shelter?<\/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\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-nc\/#Why_is_volunteering_with_animals_important\" title=\"Why is volunteering with animals important?\">Why is volunteering with animals important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_NC\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>16-years-old<\/p>\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>You may be asked to wear <b>closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeve T-shirts to prevent injury from bites and scratches. It may be a requirement that volunteers are up to date on their vaccinations, as well. Tetanus, among others, is a must-have. Frequent hand washing is encouraged to prevent the spread of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_volunteers_do_at_the_SPCA\"><\/span>What volunteers do at the SPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The time is spent <b>walking, playing, socialising, giving one-on-one TLC and generally interacting with the dogs to the benefit of both the animals and the people.<\/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=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_North_Carolina\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in North Carolina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Application Process Volunteers <b>16 years of age and under must have a parent or guardian present. To volunteer, click here to read a description of the volunteer position and fill out a volunteer application.<\/b><\/p>\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>Volunteering at PetSmart All PetSmart volunteers must be <b>at least 18 years old and should also attend the volunteer orientation at our adoption center to learn more about the program and sign up to volunteer.<\/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_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>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_do_volunteers_do_at_the_SPCA\"><\/span>What do volunteers do at the SPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The time is spent <b>walking, playing, socialising, giving one-on-one TLC and generally interacting with the dogs to the benefit of both the animals and the people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_volunteer_at_the_SPCA\"><\/span>Why do people volunteer at the SPCA?<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=\"Does_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter_look_good_on_a_resume\"><\/span>Does volunteering at an animal shelter look good on a resume?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may be asked to wear <b>closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeve T-shirts to prevent injury from bites and scratches. It may be a requirement that volunteers are up to date on their vaccinations, as well. Tetanus, among others, is a must-have. Frequent hand washing is encouraged to prevent the spread of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_an_animal_in_North_Carolina\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to adopt an animal in North Carolina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years old or older<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Virginia\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Virginia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General requirements to become an in-house volunteer: Must be <b>18 years old &#8211; sorry, no exceptions!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Florida\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Volunteering at PetSmart All PetSmart volunteers must be <b>at least 18 years old and should also attend the volunteer orientation at our adoption center to learn more about the program and sign up to volunteer.<\/b><\/p>\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=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_Petsmart_in_Georgia\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at Petsmart in Georgia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Volunteers <b>14 17 years of age must have parental\/guardianship permission (see reverse side).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_wear_when_working_with_animals\"><\/span>What to wear when working with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may be asked to wear <b>closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeve T-shirts to prevent injury from bites and scratches. It may be a requirement that volunteers are up to date on their vaccinations, as well. Tetanus, among others, is a must-have. Frequent hand washing is encouraged to prevent the spread of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_wear_to_an_animal_shelter_interview\"><\/span>What should I 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=\"How_do_you_prepare_for_an_animal_shelter_interview\"><\/span>How do you prepare for an animal shelter interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Other questions you may face in your animal shelter worker job interview<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe your relationship to animals.<\/li>\n<li>Tell us about the most difficult experience you&#8217;ve had with an animal in your life.<\/li>\n<li>How long do you want to work for the shelter?<\/li>\n<li>Are you afraid of any animals, or particular situations with them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_I_dress_for_a_volunteer_interview\"><\/span>How should I dress for a volunteer interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small Animal Externship: WomenSlacks, nice blouse or shirt, nice but comfortable shoes. MenSlacks, button down shirt +\/- tie, nice but comfortable shoes. Scrubs and sneakers can be worn at some externships.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_can_you_learn_from_volunteering_at_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What skills can you learn from volunteering at an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Things You Learn When You Volunteer At An Animal Shelter<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patience.<\/li>\n<li>How to Stay Calm in Stressful Situations.<\/li>\n<li>How to Make Friends.<\/li>\n<li>Time Is Not Money.<\/li>\n<li>Giving Back Makes You Feel Good.<\/li>\n<li>I Can Be A Role Model.<\/li>\n<li>Cats Are People Re-Incarnated.<\/li>\n<li>There Is Always Something More To Learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_you_need_to_work_in_a_shelter\"><\/span>What skills do you need to work in a shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 Essential Shelter Advocate Skills For Your Resume And Career<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crisis Intervention.<\/li>\n<li>Safety Planning.<\/li>\n<li>Client Intake.<\/li>\n<li>Mental Health.<\/li>\n<li>Staff Meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Hotline.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_volunteering_with_animals_important\"><\/span>Why is volunteering with animals important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being an animal shelter volunteer is <b>good for your emotional, physical, and mental health. It is scientifically proven that spending time with animals helps lower your stress levels and blood pressure. 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