Volunteer Opportunities for Kids Under 15
Do you have a child that wants to help animals? Pasadena Humane offers a select number of volunteer opportunities for kids between the ages of 6 and 14. All volunteers under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a volunteer at all times.
Most Help Needed
Shelter Greeter
Volunteer as a docent, assisting and answering visitor questions at the shelter. This is a great opportunity to engage visitors and help them at the same time. Weekday and weekend shifts available. Open to volunteers 6 and older.
Ambassador
Ambassadors help guide shelter visitors around the kennels, answer adoption and animal-related questions, and ensure guests keep their hands out of the kennels during Visiting Hours and events. This program accepts volunteers aged 14 (with a parent or guardian) and 15 + without a parent or guardian.
Boredom Busters – Dog Enrichment
Help us provide daily protective (in-kennel) enrichment for the shelter’s dog residents. Daily enrichment provides the dogs with novel yet calming activities to help keep their stress levels low and minds active during their stay. Shifts are run every afternoon, Monday through Sunday. Available to volunteers 6 years of age and older (Ages 6-14 require a parent or guardian). Great opportunity for families to help.
Summer Camp
Junior Vets (Ages 7-11)
Get ready for the ultimate adventure at Pasadena Humane’s Junior Vet Summer Camp! Explore the fascinating worlds of companion animals and urban wildlife while playing games and diving into social-emotional learning. Unravel the secrets of animal behavior, venture into the exciting world of veterinary medicine, and make many adorable new furry friends along the way. Our camp offers tailor-made fun for ages 7-11, ensuring a blast for everyone involved. With up to 25 enthusiastic campers per session, each child gets their own supplies for an amazing journey!
Available Sessions:
June 10-20
June 24-27
July 22-August 1
Junior Volunteers (Ages 12-14)
Unleash compassion at Pasadena Humane’s Junior Volunteer Summer Camp! Ages 12-14 engage in animal care with hands-on activities: crafting heating pads for kittens, assembling care packages, creating tasty treats for shelter dogs, and more. Learn responsibility, empathy, and teamwork, and earn service hours. Join us for a summer of making tails wag, and hearts soar! Every session welcomes up to 25 eager campers, ensuring each child receives their own set of supplies for an incredible adventure!
Available Sessions:
There are so many ways to help the animals. View all volunteer opportunities.
How do I sign my child up to become a volunteer?
Signing your child or teen up to become a volunteer is a two step-process!
Step 1: The child’s parent or guardian must be a Pasadena Humane volunteer. Sign up using our online volunteer application.
*Please note, all volunteers under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a volunteer at all times.
Step 2: Submit a new online volunteer application providing your child’s information.
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