Teen Opportunities
NEW! Youth Volunteer Program Assistant position for teens aged 13-17
Program Assistants will build leadership skills and gain valuable experiences while supporting youth programs at the Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine Campuses. Program Assistants will help facilitate the many fun activities including games, crafts, and more, plus meet animal guests! (Note: Program Assistants do interact with animals on a limited basis, however, the primary focus of this position is working with our youth attendees.)
Program Assistants will be needed for the following programs:
- Kids Night Out (2nd Friday of each month, 4:45 - 7:30 p.m.)
- Scout Nights (3rd Thursday of the month, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
- Upcoming 1-day winter and spring camps during school breaks
Teens interested in the Program Assistant opportunity need to complete an application using the link below, with the support of a Parent/Guardian, to be considered for the program. We encourage young people of all diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note the Program Assistant opportunity has limited enrollment and there is the possibility that not all applicants will be accepted.
To become a WHS Program Assistant:
- You must be 13 to 17 years of age
- You must be enthusiastic about volunteering with youth ages 7-12
- Application must be completed and submitted by Sunday, Sept. 25
- Applicants will be notified via email about whether or not they have been accepted into the program
- Accepted applicants will need to attend an in-person training session at the Milwaukee Campus on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Additional requirements:
- Program Assistants must commit to at least 2 evening programs or one 1-day camp session
- Program Assistants must have reliable transportation to and from camp each day.
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APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SUNDAY, SEPT. 25
