The Program

You will receive invaluable experience with animals and leadership as a YARI member. Your communication skills and confidence will grow as you participate in events and get involved outside of them. Join YARI to find a group of young, compassionate animal lovers, and grow your resume at the same time.

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What YARI Members Do

Participate in Events

YARI members gain experience in event coordination as they help ensure adoption events and fundraisers go smoothly.

Engage with Adoptable Animals

At in-person events, YARI members interact with adoptable animals, improving their handling skills.

Gain Access to New Opportunities

YARI members are invited to participate in unique opportunities such as internships and positions involved with our rescue partners.

Learn from Rescues and Peers

Through YARI, you will gain new friendships and work directly with local animal rescues. While improving your interpersonal skills, you will build bonds that will help you well into the future.

How it Works

Once you've filled out a member application, you will be contacted by YARI's program director with our member handbook and other important information. Then, you'll get added to Slack, where we'll keep you updated about events and opportunities.

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So, I'm ready to join...

We can't wait to have you! Our three chapters are excited to welcome you to our growing community of young animal advocates. With the guidance of YARI's chapter coordinators, you will have countless opportunities to get involved. The next step is to fill out our member application and indicate which locations you're interested in volunteering with.

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