Get Youth Volunteer Application 17 & Under - Sequoia Humane Society

How old do I have to be to volunteer? Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers who are 14 to 18 years old are encouraged to join our youth volunteer programs, which allow youth to get their schools and communities prepared for disaster.

Teens ages 14 and older can volunteer on their own; children under 14 need a parent to come along.

Youth Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age and complete all volunteer training and paperwork. Individuals between ages 12 and 15 may volunteer with a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Both the youth and adult will need to fill out applications and participate in all volunteer training.

How old do I have to be to volunteer? Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers who are 14 to 18 years old are encouraged to join our youth volunteer programs, which allow youth to get their schools and communities prepared for disaster.

Volunteer employment for minors does not require a work permit; however, we require a completed Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit form B-1 to be submitted to acknowledge legal guardian consent to the minor's volunteer assignment.

SUPPORT BUSINESS & PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT For Employment Department purposes, “volun- teer” is defined as a person who provides services to religious or charitable institutions or govern- mental agency, without remuneration (payment) or expectation of remuneration for the services per- formed.

There are opportunities for every age, but most volunteer programs are for people aged 16 and older. However, many groups do include children and younger teenagers.

General Requirements At least 18 years old. Volunteers under 18, see the Youth Volunteer Program. Able to commit to volunteering a minimum of 12 hours per month for the first 3 months, and then strive to volunteer 8 hours per month thereafter.