Animal Advocates (ages 13-16) - Fall (2025)

Animal Advocates provides youth with a positive experience of active involvement in our shelter through interaction with animals, structured volunteer shadowing opportunities, and inspiring and relevant guest speakers.

1. Build upon their sense of social responsibility to animals, people, and the environment

2. Refresh their knowledge of proper animal care, body language, and enrichment

3. Understand what volunteer opportunities in animal welfare are available for them to get involved with

4. Actively participate in support tasks around Calgary Humane Society in order to make a difference in the lives of the animals in our care

5. Be exposed to different career opportunities that involve working with or around animals

6. Become CHS Champions by developing their understanding of philanthropy and the importance of fundraising in non-profit work

• Week 1: Tuesday Sept. 9th
• Week 2: Tuesday Sept. 16th
• Week 3: Tuesday Sept. 23rd
• September 30th - No Club
• Week 4: Tuesday Oct. 7th
• Week 5: Tuesday Oct. 14th
• Week 6: Tuesday Oct. 21st
• Week 7: Tuesday Oct. 28th
• Week 8: Tuesday Nov. 4th

Host or Publisher Calgary Humane Society