{"id":5930,"date":"2022-05-17T02:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T02:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T07:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T07:03:20","slug":"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in NY?"},"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-ny\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-ny\/#What_do_animal_sanctuary_volunteers_do\" title=\"What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?\">What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?<\/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-ny\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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\/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_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-ny\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#What_do_volunteers_do_at_an_animal_sanctuary\" title=\"What do volunteers do at an animal sanctuary?\">What do volunteers do at an animal sanctuary?<\/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-ny\/#What_is_the_role_of_volunteers_in_SPCA\" title=\"What is the role of volunteers in SPCA?\">What is the role of volunteers in SPCA?<\/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-ny\/#How_does_an_animal_sanctuary_work\" title=\"How does an animal sanctuary work?\">How does an animal sanctuary work?<\/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-ny\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/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_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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/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_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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-volunteer-at-an-animal-shelter-in-ny\/#What_can_you_do_to_help_animals_in_need\" title=\"What can you do to help animals in need?\">What can you do to help animals in need?<\/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-ny\/#What_to_wear_when_working_with_animals\" title=\"What to wear when working with animals?\">What to wear when working with animals?<\/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_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>Volunteers must be <b>at least 12 years old, and volunteers between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.<\/b><\/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_do_animal_sanctuary_volunteers_do\"><\/span>What do animal sanctuary volunteers do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The three most common daily tasks include <b>food preparation, general maintenance around the sanctuary and the cleaning and maintenance of enclosures. Some sanctuaries allow for the hand-feeding of animals, while others do not.<\/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=\"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_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=\"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_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=\"What_do_volunteers_do_at_an_animal_sanctuary\"><\/span>What do volunteers do at an animal sanctuary?<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_is_the_role_of_volunteers_in_SPCA\"><\/span>What is the role of volunteers in SPCA?<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_does_an_animal_sanctuary_work\"><\/span>How does an animal sanctuary work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the age and capabilities of the volunteer, this can range from <b>helping to feed the cats and\/or puppies and making sure that they have clean and dry bedding, to exercising and dipping dogs. It is important to remember though, that the SPCA you are volunteering at may not have any permanent posts available.<\/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=\"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>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_can_I_volunteer_for_animals_online\"><\/span>How can I volunteer for animals online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years of age<\/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><b>More videos on YouTube<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zooniverse. This is probably the most well-known platform for online nature volunteering.<\/li>\n<li>ZSL Instant Wild.<\/li>\n<li>GivingWay.<\/li>\n<li>Togean Conservation Foundation.<\/li>\n<li>Smithsonian Transcription Center.<\/li>\n<li>Idealist.<\/li>\n<li>UN Volunteers.<\/li>\n<li>Do It.<\/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=\"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><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=\"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>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_can_you_do_to_help_animals_in_need\"><\/span>What can you do to help animals in need?<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=\"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. 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