This program provides an opportunity to earn service hours and valuable experience working with animals while supporting the League during the busy summer months when our animal numbers are highest. Help provide essential care for homeless cats and dogs by ensuring they have a clean, comfortable kennel as part of the Animal Care team.
SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Applications are no longer being accepted for Summer 2024. Check back later for more information on future opportunities, or consider exploring our Foster program.
Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old as of May 31.
If accepted to the program, applicants must:
- Complete online registration form
- Watch the Summer Teen Program 101 training video
- Attend required hands-on training at your chosen location:
- Malone Center:
- June 9 – Animal Care-Dogs hands-on training
- June 10 – Animal Care-Cats hands-on training
- Buddy Center:
- June 14- Animal Care-Cats hands-on training
- June 15- Animal Care-Dogs hands-on training
- Commit to completing an average of one, three-hour shift per week throughout the summer; shift times can vary. (You can miss a week if you complete an extra shift before or after)
*If you are not able to make this commitment, consider exploring our Foster program as an alternative.
At the end of the summer, volunteers who complete the minimum hour commitment:
- May request a certificate and/or a letter of recommendation
- Have the option to continue volunteering in Animal Care or other roles (requires additional training)
- Are invited to an end of summer pizza party
- If volunteers participate for a second summer, they may be offered a leadership role in the program
For more details about this program, watch the Info Session video: