Volunteer -a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service.

What is expected from a volunteer?

1. Sincerity - PAWS is not a social club, nor is it a club for people fond of keeping cute pets and other exotic animals. We are here to render services to those animals that are being neglected and abused by an indifferent society.
2. Professionalism - Although being a volunteer usually means one doesn't get monetary compensation for work done; it however, does not entitle one to behave in a cavalier manner. Punctuality, honesty and dependability are some of the qualities expected.
3. Dedication - Most often, volunteers will be required to do works that may run into conflict with some personal social agenda. Although PAWS does not expect a volunteer to totally sacrifice his or her social life, nevertheless, some amount of sacrifice is called for. This job may be likened to volunteer firefighters.
4. Initiatives & resourcefulness - There's a mountain of problems facing animal welfare in the Philippines. PAWS greatly appreciates volunteers who can help act on certain issue or situation (after securing proper instructions), rather than acting like someone outside of PAWS.
5. Constantly updated - We have what is called "Touch base" ; a volunteer is expected to remain constantly in touch with the current issues confronting PAWS. There are plenty of reading materials at our HQ - one is encourage to improve ones knowledge of animal welfare issues.
6. Loyalty - In any organization, there will always be clashes of opinions; more so in an organization like PAWS, which deals with a lot of emotional issues. Just keep in mind that a volunteer is expected to remain loyal to PAWS, regardless of his or her differences with other volunteers.

What can a volunteer expect from PAWS?

1. Satisfaction - A deep sense of fulfillment that comes with being able to help a fellow sentient being has no comparison. Doing sacrifices for a lesser being is the most Christian act of all.
2. Knowledge - In many Western countries, animal welfare courses are already being offered in colleges. Humane societies abroad employ thousands of employees in the service of animal welfare. Working in PAWS gives one the advantage of learning these things through experiences, in some of the most trying conditions.
3. Interaction with foreign groups - PAWS is already well-known to many high-profiled international organizations that helps animals. We regularly receive visitors who come to share their valuable experiences with our volunteers.
4. Growth - Even though PAWS will likely remain an almost purely volunteer group, there will be other avenues that will be opened to some of our volunteers. Some of these volunteers may eventually become paid staff of our animal rehab center (PARC).