About This Event
2024 Teen Animal Care Volunteer Program
You must be at least 14 years old to volunteer at the Humane Society of Broward County. For those under 14 we have many other programs that they can participate in; some of which they can earn service hours. Please check out our Youth Programs section to see the other ways kids and pre-teens can be involved by clicking here.
2024 Registration Information
Each 12-week session is limited to 20 teens and positions are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Teens are limited to one session per calendar year.
Teens must be 14 years old, and no older than 18 years old, by their session’s start date.
Teens must be actively attending high school.
The registered teen and a parent must attend the on-site orientation and training. No exceptions will be made. Please make sure you are both available on the orientation date for your chosen session.
Teen (with parental approval) must agree to criminal background check which will be processed following the orientation.
Teen must agree to come in once a week for 3 hours, for their 3-month session; same day, same time, same job (either animal care kennels or cattery). We do not offer make-up days.
If they attend all shifts, teens can earn 36 hours for school.
There is a $40 non-refundable fee that helps cover the cost of the uniform shirt, badge, lanyard and background check.
Teens can register for one session per calendar year.
If teens have volunteered for sessions previously, approval from the Animal Care Supervisor is mandatory. The Humane Society of Broward County reserves the right to cancel a registration based on past performance. If this is the case, the $40 fee will be refunded.
You will be contacted approximately 10 days prior to your orientation date as a reminder.
Please view all DISCLAIMERS and check the box to agree upon registration.
About This Event
2024 Teen Animal Care Volunteer Program
You must be at least 14 years old to volunteer at the Humane Society of Broward County. For those under 14 we have many other programs that they can participate in; some of which they can earn service hours. Please check out our Youth Programs section to see the other ways kids and pre-teens can be involved by clicking here.
2024 Registration Information
Each 12-week session is limited to 20 teens and positions are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Teens are limited to one session per calendar year.
Teens must be 14 years old, and no older than 18 years old, by their session’s start date.
Teens must be actively attending high school.
The registered teen and a parent must attend the on-site orientation and training. No exceptions will be made. Please make sure you are both available on the orientation date for your chosen session.
Teen (with parental approval) must agree to criminal background check which will be processed following the orientation.
Teen must agree to come in once a week for 3 hours, for their 3-month session; same day, same time, same job (either animal care kennels or cattery). We do not offer make-up days.
If they attend all shifts, teens can earn 36 hours for school.
There is a $40 non-refundable fee that helps cover the cost of the uniform shirt, badge, lanyard and background check.
Teens can register for one session per calendar year.
If teens have volunteered for sessions previously, approval from the Animal Care Supervisor is mandatory. The Humane Society of Broward County reserves the right to cancel a registration based on past performance. If this is the case, the $40 fee will be refunded.
You will be contacted approximately 10 days prior to your orientation date as a reminder.
Please view all DISCLAIMERS and check the box to agree upon registration.