About Adult Volunteer

The VBAS is a 100% volunteer-run organization, which means we are looking for committed volunteers who are able to provide basic care for the animals and assist with adoptions as well as participate in and run our various programs.

Volunteer Requirements:
--You must be 18 years of age or older.
--You must commit to volunteer 8 hours per month.
--You must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one year.

Orientation:
--Orientation occurs every other month.
--Please allow 60-90 minutes for the orientation.
--During Orientation we will cover general Shelter duties, event committees, VBAS requirements, training, KFP, take a tour and Q&A.
--Orientation is on a first come first served basis. The first 10 people to sign up will be able to attend Orientation. If you miss this you will have to wait and attend the NEXT Orientation posted date.

Please check back here in September for the next orientation (September 27, 9am or November 22, 9am).

Volunteer Application Process:
--Applications are available on this page for one week after each orientation.
--Upon receipt of your application you will be given a list of Volunteers with their schedules and observe them at the Shelter at least 2 times.
--You will then be move on and be interviewed by a VBAS member.
--You will then go through LiveScan and a minimal background check as required by the City of Burbank.
--Once the VBAS receives your badge from the Burbank Police Department you are approved to volunteer and will be contacted to schedule your first training session.
--Please allow approximately 3-6 months to complete this application process.