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Youth Volunteer Basic Training Class

Time and Location

Angel's Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center

161 Horizon Drive, Suite 106, Verona

  • Wenesday, July 15, 5:30pm

Details

This 2 hour session designed for youth ages 10-18 years includes information about:

  • Angel's Wish, the foster program, and the adoption process
  • Basic animal handling and care
  • Feeding
  • Grooming and nail clipping
  • Kitten/puppy proofing
  • Pet toys
  • Litter box training
  • Volunteer opportunities

For more information and to register

Just send us an e-mail message. Please include the number of people who will be attending.

We would be delighted to have you!

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Youth Volunteer Program

Youth Volunteer with CatWhat do kids do?

 

Are there requirements?

Yes, to be a youth volunteer you must:

 

There is no cost for the program, but we do encourage volunteers to become members of Angel's Wish and to wear an Angel's Wish shirt when they work.

How often do kids work?

Sign up to work 2 - 3 hour shifts at adoption and other special events on days that work into your family's schedule.

I'd like to have our whole family involved. Is that possible?

Of course! Many families work together to help Angel's Wish. Some work together to provide a temporary home for Angel's Wish' animals while they are waiting to be adopted. Others take the Youth Volunteer Basic training together, whether they plan to volunteer regularly or not. It's a great source of information about basic animal care for all ages.

Why do I need to take a class?

The homeless animals you meet at adoption events are a little different from your pets. Some have been mistreated, some have never been in a cage before. Most will be frightened by all the new sights, sounds, and smells and they can be unpredictable. The Youth Volunteer Basic Training includes an introduction to Angel's Wish and volunteer opportunities, animal handling, adoption procedures, basic animal care (trimming claws, brushing, feeding, litter box care), and kitten proofing.

Youth Volunteer Basic Training

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What Can Kids Do

Youth Volunteer with CatBut I'm Just a Kid…How can I help animals?

There are more animals needing adoption than there are homes. Kids can make a big difference! Not sure what to do? Here are some ways you and your friends can help homeless animals.

At school

With a group

On your own or with a friend

Help Spread the Word

Get a FREE temporary tattoo and a bookmark from Petfinder.com; help spread the word about homeless pets. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope (a long, business-sized one) to:

Mark Me

Petfinder.com

P.O. Box 193

Pluckemin NJ 07978

Visit Angel's Wish

Whether you can volunteer or not, take the Angel's Wish Youth Volunteer Basic Training to learn sound basics of animal care. Check our events page to see if there is an upcoming class.

If your youth group would like to visit us at Angel’s Wish, please Contact Us for more information.

Programs vary in length from 30 minutes to 2 hours and include age appropriate content. Most programs include handling live animals. Adult supervisors and Youth Visitor permission slips and waivers are required.

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Additional Information

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