Volunteer with BARCS
BARCS is Baltimore's open-admission animal shelter, caring for every animal that comes through its doors. Teens 13-15 can volunteer alongside a parent in limited shelter activities, and older teens can socialize cats, walk dogs, and help at adoption events.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
2-3 hrs
Where
Baltimore, MD
Min age
13+
Hosted by
BARCS -- Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.