Join PAWS Chicago Junior Volunteers (PAWS JV)
Volunteers ages 12 to 17 can join PAWS JV to help keep shelter animals clean, safe, and loved, with shifts available on weekdays and weekends at the Lincoln Park adoption center or the Little Village medical center. Volunteers under 18 need to attend with a parent or guardian.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
2-3 hrs
Where
Chicago, IL
Min age
12+
Hosted by
PAWS Chicago
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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.