Thank you for your interest in the Youth Apprentice Program! This volunteer program targets teens ages 14-17. The apprentice program offers insight into the operation of a municipal shelter and provides some “hands-on” opportunities to work with animals within the shelter. A parent/guardian is required to go through all the required trainings for becoming a volunteer. The parent/guardian and youth will volunteer together as a team. For all animal handling shifts, there must be a one to one ratio of adult to youth. For non-animal handling, multiple youth may be under the supervision of one adult.
Montgomery County is committed to providing residents with disabilities the opportunity to participate in all of its programs, services and activities. If you need an accommodation to participate in any program, service or activity sponsored by the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, please our Volunteer Coordinator at 240.773.5696 or volunteermcasac@montgomerycountymd.gov. TTY users please contact us through Maryland Relay. For more information on Montgomery County’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance policies and procedures, see: • ADA Notice http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/ADA-Notice.html • ADA Grievance Policy: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/ada-grievance.html • ADA Compliance Program: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DGS-ADA/Home.html
