Pawsitive Pathways: Animal Welfare Leaders (Ages 13–15)

Name: Pawsitive Pathways: Animal Welfare Leaders (Ages 13–15)
Start: 2026-03-07T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 10819 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22408

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 08:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

10819 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22408 | Fredericksburg, VA

Step into the world of animal sheltering with Pawsitive Pathways, a monthly leadership and volunteer program designed for teens ages 13–15. Each 4-hour session (8:30am-12:30pm) combines hands-on service, humane education, and youth mentorship—empowering teens to make a difference.
What to Expect:
Learn About Shelter Life: Explore animal welfare topics and the daily work of helping pets in need.
Serve with Purpose: Complete safe, supervised tasks like prepping enrichment, cleaning supplies, or creating adoption materials.
Lead Younger Youth: Act as Education Ambassadors by assisting with our Animal Allies program for kids ages 6–12.
Grow Your Skills: Build confidence, leadership, and communication while earning volunteer hours.
March Theme: Spring Into Shelter Careers – An introduction to different roles and jobs within the shelter. This month will have one session each due to our spring break camp!