Requirements for CART Volunteers:

First step: Complete your background check (it’s free for volunteers).

Level I – Basic Responder – Required of all volunteers
SART Orientation
Basic Incident Command System (IS-100 or equivalent)
HazMat Awareness
National Incident Management System (IS-700 or equivalent)
Animal Sheltering Training equivalent to 16 hours of classroom/field training

Special NIMS requirement for CART Coordinators and Co-coordinators
IS-200

Level II – Specialized/Technical Responder:
Animals in Disaster – Module A Awareness and Preparedness (IS-10)
Animals in Disaster – Module B Community Planning (IS-11)
Livestock in Disasters (IS-111)
Developing and Managing Volunteers (IS-244)
Agricultural Emergencies
Pet First Aid
Human First Aid
WMD Awareness
Large Animal Rescue
Biosecurity and Zoonoses
Trailer Rescue

Volunteer & Training Policies

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

PART Training Policy

Amended 2-21-13

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Volunteer Enrollment Policy

7-15-15

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Volunteer Recognition Policy

Without its volunteers, PART could not exist.

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Volunteer Questionnaire

For individuals interested in volunteering to provide more information.

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Spontaneous Volunteer Policy

For the use of uncredentialed volunteers during disasters and related events.

June 13th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog, 1 cat & 4 kittens with owner now displaced due to house fire and in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered.June 10th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 puppy & owner displaced by fire in need of supplies in need of Pet Care Kit.June 8th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & owner involved in house fire and in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to them at hotel.June 7th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & owner displaced by flooding in need of supplies and possible fostering. Pet Care Kit delivered to h...June 7th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Lg dog & owner displaced by fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to hotel.May 13th, 2025 in Somerset County: We were requested to foster two dogs from a home destroyed in the May flooding event in Garrett.June 9th, 2025 in Schuylkill County: Schuylkill County Corner was on a scene in Saint Clair Boro when he discovered 6 neo natal kittens alone and...May 29th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 3 cats & 2 dogs involved in house fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to hotel.May 24th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 lg dog & owner displaced by apartment fire in need of Pet Supply Kit. Delivered to hotel.May 17th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat & family displaced by apartment fire in need of Pet Supply Kit.