About 4-H PetPALS

How to Become an Adult Volunteer

To become a Master 4-H PetPALS Volunteer Leader (in Ohio), you must first complete the requirements to be accepted as a 4-H volunteer leader. Volunteer applications are available from your Ohio county Extension office.

Some experience in working with dogs, and/or cats, and other pets is necessary. And you must have a sincere interest in enhancing the lives of residents in assisted living and nursing homes through animal-assisted activities.

The minimum commitment for our program is at least two years. It involves a six-hour workshop to become trained as a Master 4-H PetPALS Volunteer Leader. It requires a purchased copy of our curriculum, to review and become familiar with prior to the training. Volunteers should then plan to spend four hours per month facilitating animal-assisted activities during 4-H meetings.