Register to attend 2026 NVADG New Volunteer Training!

Here is the link to take you directly to our online Application/Registration forms:
Click here if you are using a computer
Click here if you are using a cell phone or tablet (mobile) 

What You Can Expect:
New Volunteers need to attend both days of training and pass a Live Scan/background check to become a certified NVADG Volunteer. The 16-hour training is considered “awareness” training and you’ll be able to work in the small animal shelter during an evacuation.  The small animal shelter is where we usually need the most number of people!  You’ll also be able to volunteer for Outreach Events.

We will be encouraging you to attend additional training throughout the spring and summer.  This is the operational-level training, covering NVADG functions and deeper animal handling skills.  These trainings will give you a better understanding of all the elements of disaster animal response.  You may find a niche that really interests you, too.

When we are activated, it can be for Butte County or as mutual aid for other counties.  We have had multiple years without any activations, and years with many activations.  What we ask of you is that you be ready for an activation.

But even without activations, our volunteers have work to do!

Year-round we provide educational outreach, and everyone is encouraged to help out!  We attend events and meetings to explain to people the importance of being prepared to evacuate, and to evacuate with their animals.  We also have year-round need for volunteer help with administrative tasks, facilities clean-ups, inventory stocking and more.

Volunteering with North Valley Animal Disaster Group is a rewarding activity.  We hope you will join us.

The NVADG cost for training is $21.65 which includes a uniform shirt and is due when you register.  At training you will pay for the cost of your Live Scan which is $57.00.  You’ll pay that direct to the Blue Oak Live Scan company at training.

Here are the Two Things you need to do to register for NVADG New Volunteer Training.  Easy-Peasy!

1. 1.  Complete the Volunteer Impact NVADG Volunteer Application and tell us a bit about you.  Read through and agree to the Volunteer Agreement.
      Here’s the link if you’re using a computer.  Here’s the link if you are using a mobile device.
      You’ll set up a user name and password, then follow the simple instructions!
   2. Pay $21.65 to cover your uniform T-shirt and training.  You’ll be using a credit or debit card.  If you want to send a check, you’ll send $21.65 made out to NVADG, PO Box 441, Chico, CA  95927.  Here’s the link to pay by Paypal or Credit/Debit Card:   Click here to pay using Paypal, Credit or Debit card