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. 

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    Photo by Josh Bradshaw
    Pekin Daily Times

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 work.

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   Photo by Josh Bradshaw
   Pekin Daily Times
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.   Orientation consists of a tour of the shelter, and a review of shelter procedures.  Please call us at 309-353-8277 or email us at admin@tapsshelter.org 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.

Commit to volunteering at least four hours per month for a minimum of three months.

Attend Volunteer Orientation and animal care training.

Support our philosophies and policies inside and outside the shelter.

Be honest and realistic concerning your needs, wishes and availability.

What do volunteers get in return?

The opportunity to be around and learn about animals.

The chance to develop new skills.

The opportunity to meet and form new friendships - human and animal.

The intangible benefit of helping a good cause in your community.

LICKS, WAGS & PURRS!

Please review the list of some of the volunteer opportunities available at TAPS. There are many other ways in which you can help, so complete an application to volunteer today!

Volunteering at TAPS