Volunteer Orientation

Location:
Stratford Animal Control
225 Beacon Point Road
Stratford, CT 06615

Please review the following requirements carefully before applying.

Attendance – Mandatory

 

Training Schedule:

Saturday November 7, 2026 10am-12pm

Individually Scheduled - 6 Mentor Training Sessions

Application & Acceptance

All applicants are subject to a background check.
Individuals with certain criminal histories may not be accepted.
Selected applicants will be contacted to confirm training attendance.
Program capacity volunteer slots are limited. Not all applicants will be accepted due to space constraints.

Program Fee

A $75.00 non-refundable fee is required upon acceptance (payable by credit card). Accepted volunteers will receive a payment link. This fee includes a STARS hoodie and T-shirt upon completion of the training.

Volunteer Commitment

Volunteers are expected to commit to one scheduled shift per week (2 hours per shift).

All volunteers are required to complete the following online training course: https://fearfreeshelters.com/program/