Where Can I .go To.complete My Community Service Hours In Contra Costa County?

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How old practise I have to exist to volunteer?
Volunteers must be a minimum age of 18yrs onetime. Fauna advocates under the age of 18 are encouraged to reach out to local rescues groups (many of whom accept animals from our shelter who are in demand), as they may take opportunities for underage volunteers.

Are in that location vaccination requirements to volunteer?
Yep. The County Lath of Supervisors issued a Mandatory Vaccine Policy to protect the wellness and safe of our shelter employees and the community. The policy requires all employees and volunteers to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to the County. Those with a qualifying medical condition or disability or a sincerely held religious conventionalities that prevents them from being vaccinated may apply for an exemption.

Is in that location a minimum fourth dimension commitment?
Due to the resource required to train new volunteers, we ask for a minimum commitment of 8hrs a calendar month, for at least 6 months.

May I complete my court-ordered community services hours at CCAS?
For the reasons mentioned above, we do non accommodate short-term volunteers, or sign-off on courtroom-ordered customs service hours at this time.

What days or hours are volunteers needed?
Volunteers are a vital part of our operations every day the shelter is open for business concern, and then some! Well-nigh shifts are from 9am – 1pm, and 1pm – 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. We are open late on Wednesdays, and so in that location is an additional evening shift until 7pm. In that location are occasional events and other opportunities on days that the shelter is closed to the public. At this fourth dimension, our greatest need is for dog and true cat volunteers, specially on Saturdays (both morning time and afternoon). Simply really, any service you lot can provide volition exist greatly appreciated by the staff and the animals!

I work during the week. Can I volunteer on the weekends?
Definitely! Saturday is i of our busiest days, and Sun volunteers brand information technology possible for animals to be adopted when the shelter is non open up.

What volunteer opportunities are there?
Volunteers help in many means, including brute socialization and adoption counseling, shelter support, foster homes, and more! Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page for more information!

How long does it have to get started?
Preparation requirements vary, depending upon the assignment yous'd like to participate in. It may accept anywhere from 3 weeks to ii months to complete your training. Depending on your own availability to participate in the training opportunities provided, it could have longer than 2 months. Learn more than about the onboarding procedure by visiting our Getting Started page.

Once I become a volunteer, how do I view or set my schedule?
Volunteers tin view and edit their schedule using the Volunteer online portal. Admission to this portal begins upon completion of Twenty-four hours One training, and all volunteers are required to use this online portal to sign in and out of their shifts and track their volunteer hours.

How do I get started?
Visit our Getting Started page to learn more.