well, i dont know if it is like this where you live, but in michigan you must be 18 to volunteer at a humane society or else you need someone 25 years + to go with you every time you volunteer. this really bums me out being that im 16 and would love to spend my time doing this. do you know why this is?
2007-03-23 03:50:23 · 11 answers · asked by chikka 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
It's a legal matter. At 18, you are an adult legally. At 16, you are a minor and they don't want to held responsible for anything that might happen. Usually, you have to sign an agreement to volunteer and a 16 year old is not of legal age to do so to have the agreement binding.
One thing I can suggest is contact local cat rescues and ask about helping with socializing kittens.
2007-03-23 03:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by KathyS 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Because legally if one of the dogs or cats injured you and stuff, they would be responsible for you as a minor, you can't legally sign a waiver under 18. Over 18, youre responsible for yourself.
I used to go there all the time and volunteer with my mom. Ask one of your parents to sign up with you, it's really fun working with the dogs and everything.
2007-03-23 06:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally 16 is the cut off. If a young girl cries at Animal Planet shows, she'll for sure cry when she sees the real thing. It's not easy seeing animals euthanized at the vet or shelter, especially for a young kid. Loving animals is great, but working with sick or homeless animals can be a rude awakening for a sensitive young girl. You can suggest she try doing things to raise money for a shelter, instead.
2016-03-29 00:56:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) If something was to happen to you while thier they would be held liable because your not 18 yet
2) Teenagers are mostly unreliable, flakey, and after a week or two no longer want to do things like this
3) It is considered a type of "work" and employers of organizations need to follow guidelines as to when , how long, what you do when at work
2007-03-23 04:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by MATTHEW B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 16 to and it does burn me.
It is because you would be responsebilty to take care of those animals, and at 16 you legally cant be liable for anthing unless your gaurdian signs off (thats where the 25yr old come s in)
2007-03-23 04:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by john 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malpractice. At some point I'm sure teenagers could volunteer until one got hurt and the parents dragged them to court. Everyone suffers. I would suggest to go along with their rules until they get to know you. Maybe then they'll bent the rules?
2007-03-23 03:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by VW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suspect it would be a liability issue. If you were injured, your parents could sue. At 18, you would be able to sign a release form. Good for you for wanting to volunteer, though. It will happen in time
2007-03-23 03:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter did some volunteer work at the S.P.C.A. here but I had to go with her the first couple of times because they don't know if you're mature enough to deal with the work. It was dumb but what can you do?
2007-03-23 03:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can probably do it if a parent goes with you- i think that would be a great thing to do together
2007-03-23 04:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by carly sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably their insurance requires that rule.
2007-03-23 03:54:20 · answer #10 · answered by marie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋