Volunteer Application

We are always accepting new volunteers! There are a lot of jobs that make CAWL run such as dog & cat caretaking, adoption counseling, fundraising, dog walking, and even administrative duties.

Note: All volunteers for the Calvert Animal Welfare League must be age 14 or older. While volunteering at the center, children 14 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Due to insurance regulations, no one under the age of 18 may walk our dogs. Thank you for understanding!

As a volunteer of Calvert Animal Welfare League, I will:

  • Listen carefully to my fellow volunteers.

  • Respect the opinion of my fellow volunteers.

  • Promise to take to my volunteer work an attitude of open mindedness; to be willing to be trained if necessary; to bring to it interest and attention.

  • Assume certain responsibilities and expect to account for what I do.

  • Keep confidential matters confidential.

  • Keep my attitude toward volunteer work professional.

  • Respect and support the majority decisions made by the Board.

  • Bring to the attention of the Board any issues that I believe will have an adverse effect on the organization, its members, or the animals we serve.

  • Refer complaints to the proper person in charge.

  • Always work to learn how to do my job better.

  • Have an obligation to my volunteer work, to those who direct it, to my fellow volunteers and to the public.

  • Follow the procedures outlined in CAWL’s handbook.

As a volunteer of Calvert Animal Welfare League, I will NOT: 

  • Criticize fellow volunteers or their opinions, in or out of the CAWL building.

  • Use the CAWL organization or facility for my personal advantage or that of my friends and relatives.

  • Use abusive language towards any individual or group.

  • Threaten or use actual violence toward any individual or group.

  • Use conduct that endangers the life, safety, health or well-being of others.

  • Possess or use any alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs in CAWL’s building or on any surrounding property.

  • Bring onto CAWL’s property dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or other similar items.

I have read and I understand Calvert Animal Welfare League’s Code of Ethics.  I agree to abide by the rules described above and understand that I may be removed as a participant if I violate any of these rules.