Washoe County Regional Animal Services is looking for volunteers to join the Animal Rescue Team.

Animal Rescue Team members are a group of volunteers who assist Animal Services staff during times of disaster, help out during special events and participate in day-to-day operations.

When animals are threatened as part of a natural disaster or other emergency, Animal Rescue Team members work side-by-side with Animal Control Officers to help with the evacuation and care of animals that are in the path of danger. Members are also required to work eight shifts per year at the shelter and eight shifts per year on patrol with Animal Control Officers.

Applications are available online. The application deadline is Feb. 25.

Volunteers are required to attend a series of four Saturday training classes. Classes are scheduled from 8am-noon on March 1, March 15, March 29 and April 12.