Animal Advocates (ages 13-16) - Winter 2023

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: January 24th
• Week 2: January 31st
• Week 3: February 7th
• Week 4: February 14th
• Week 5: February 21st
• Week 6: February 28th
• Week 7: March 7th
• Week 8: March 14th

Host or Publisher Calgary Humane Society