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Volunteers are the Key to TAPS Success
Would you like to do work that is both rewarding and interesting? Then consider becoming a TAPS volunteer.
TAPS is always looking for volunteers and there are a variety of ways you can help. Workers are needed at the shelter to perform a variety of activities such as bathing and grooming shelter animals, cleaning, walking dogs, clerical jobs, and yard wrk.
Volunteer orientation is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30-7:30 PM at the shelter and adoption center and lasts approximately one hour. All volunteers must attend an orientation prior to volunteering. Orientation consists of discussing various volunteer opportunities, a tour of the facility, and an overview of policies and procedures. Attendees can also watch the Gentle Leader training video. Please call us at 309-353-8277 or email us at tapsvol@yahoo.com to schedule your orientation.
Volunteers at TAPS work along side the staff to provide day-to-day care of the animals. There are many different types of people who volunteer. Retired people volunteer because they have extra time and want to help. Students volunteer because they want to do something meaningful for the community and may need community service hours. People interested in a career with animals learn new skills at the shelter. Some people volunteer because they can't have a pet of their own due to housing restrictions and want to interact with the shelter animals. Whatever the reason, volunteers are always needed and welcome at TAPS.
What do we ask of our volunteers?
Consider volunteering a serious commitment. The animals count on you to be there on a regular basis.
What do volunteers get in return?
The opportunity to be around and learn about animals.
Please review the list of some of the volunteer opportunities available at TAPS. There are many other ways in which you can help. Click here to print an application so you can get started!