Volunteering with CVAS!

Love animals? Have a little extra time—or maybe just need a fuzzy break from life? Come lend a hand to homeless pets who could really use a friend. Your kindness can change their whole world.

Overview

Our shelter relies on caring, dependable volunteers to support our animals and staff. Whether it’s helping socialize animals, assisting with grounds work, or supporting daily operations, volunteers play a vital role in keeping our shelter running smoothly.
If you’re interested in helping our four-legged friends, please review our available volunteer roles and submit an application.
1. Age Requirements
  • Volunteer age requirements vary by position
  • Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • With parent or guardian permission, teens may volunteer independently in approved roles
  • For safety and liability reasons, minors may not work directly with dogs
2. Getting Started
  • Once your application is approved, you’ll schedule an orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator. During orientation, you will:
  • Tour the shelter
  • Review your volunteer role and responsibilities
  • Learn safety procedures
  • Get an introduction to working with our animals
Orientation is designed to be welcoming and informative, with plenty of time for questions.
3. Scheduling & Commitment
Volunteer shifts are scheduled in advance to balance daily animal care with adoption appointments, which are always our top priority. Let the Coordinator know your availability, and we’ll work to find a schedule that fits.
Because volunteering is an ongoing commitment, we ask that volunteers:
  • Stay active
  • Communicate regularly with the Volunteer Coordinator
If a volunteer has been inactive and/or has not communicated with the Coordinator for two months, their volunteer status will be removed. In that case, a new application and orientation will be required.
4. Communication
All volunteer updates are sent by email. Please check your spam folder if you have not received a response. If needed, contact cvasoffice@cvas-pets.org
A Note from Our Volunteer Coordinator
Our volunteer program is growing, and our Volunteer Coordinator is learning right alongside it. Questions, ideas, and suggestions are always welcomed and encouraged! We appreciate your patience and understanding as processes continue to develop and improve.
We reserve the right to deny volunteers at any time.

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Volunteer Types

If you are in need of Community Service (court ordered, school, etc.) please go to the Community Service page and complete your form there
Adult Volunteer
If you are volunteering on your own, complete the form as usual. If you are coming with another adult, you may list their name in the section provided for the Coordinator. Each adult must complete their own form.
Application
Volunteer w/ Minors
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is 18 years or older. The adult should complete the volunteer form and include the minor’s name and age in the section provided.
Application w/ Minor
Business/Organization Volunteers
When completing this form, please follow the instructions and list the primary contact person we will be communicating with.
This applies to all group volunteers, including day-of-service, disabled clients with aides, school, church, scout groups, and businesses.
Group Volunteers

Meet Our Greeters!

We want to spotlight our amazing Greeters! These ladies help keep the front office afloat by not only welcoming people visiting the shelter, but helping office staff with paperwork - handling applications, preparing for events, and much more! We couldn't be more thankful to these ladies who come in faithfully and help where they can!
Address
5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA 17201 USA
The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is not a part of Franklin County Government, and is not directly affiliated with any township authority.
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Shelter Hours
Sunday: Closed Monday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday: 11:00AM - 5:00pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
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