Volunteer FAQs - PAWS Front Desk

Volunteer Questions, Volunteer Answers

How Do I Become a Volunteer?
The first step is to complete a volunteer application form. Links to the volunteer application forms are on this website.
 

What Would My Responsibilities Be?
Front Desk volunteers are the face and voice of PAWS. The front desk is often a very busy place and volunteer responsibilities include:
 
- Welcoming visitors to the Center, answering questions , and directing visitors to appropriate locations, volunteers, shelter supervisor, etc.
 
- Accepting donations from visitors, giving receipts, and thanking on behalf of the organization.
 
- Answering phones and providing information and/or obtaining information, as needed.
 
- Receiving information about cat and dog surrenders, and getting information to appropriate intake volunteers.
 
- Helping with PAWS projects as needed.
 

How Would I Be Trained for These Responsibilities?
Training is a one-to-one buddy/mentor system, working with an experienced volunteer during a regular desk shift on Saturday, Sunday, Monday or Tuesday open hours.
 

What Are Shift Times?
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:45 am - 1:30pm and 1:30-4 pm; 4:45-7 pm on Mondays; and 11 am - 2 pm on Tuesdays.
 

Are There Resources Available to Help Me Do the Job?
Yes!
  
- Comprehensive reference book with information about: surrenders, adoption fees, local vets, PA animal welfare organizations, spay/neuter assistance programs, lost/found animal instructions, voice mail notes, volunteer directory.
 

Join the PAWS volunteer team today, and help make a difference to Centre County's homeless animals!