Dog Walking Volunteer Training
All dog-walking volunteers are required to complete 3 training sessions before they can become official dog walker.
These sessions must be completed in order. You will learn the AVHS way to safely handle and walk dogs.
- Watch the online dog walking training video and complete the video form.
- Attend the two-hour in-person class “Dog Walking #2-In Person.”
- Attend the one-hour in-person class “Dog Walking-Skills Observation.”
When you have completed your training course, you will be notified that you can now begin volunteering as a dog walker and be placed on the regular, weekly walking schedule.
Thank you for your interest in walking our furry friends!
Dog Walking Training Video
AVHS cat care volunteer training
Come learn how to care for the shelter cats, learn cat behavior, and help us improve the care we provide to the cats and kittens.
All cat care volunteers are required to complete 3 training items before they can become an official cat care volunteer. These items must be complete in order.
- Watch the Online Cat Care Volunteer Training video and complete the form to verify that you watched the video.
- Attend the “Cat Care 2 - AM Shift” training class.
- Attend the “Cat Care 3 - PM Shift” training class.
When you have completed your training course, you will be notified that you can now begin volunteering in cat care and will be placed on the regular, weekly schedule.
cat care Volunteer Training Video
AVHS shelter laundry/hospitality volunteer training
All Shelter Laundry/Hospitality volunteers are required to attend a short training session with the Volunteer Coordinator. You will be given a tutorial on operating the sanitizer and laundry machines and shown where the various items are kept in the building. Your training session can be scheduled during your orientation appointment.
*The AVHS Thrift Store & More, NW Spay & Neuter Center, and Cat Cafe will provide volunteers with relevant training for their work at those locations.
If you have any volunteer questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or [email protected].