The 2026 Program is now accepting registration

2026 Program Details

• Program consists of weekly meetings - your teen should plan to attend all sessions.
• Students can receive up to 12 volunteer hours.
• Dates: Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7, 14 and 21 18 OR Nov. 4, 11, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16)
• Time: 5-7pm on Wednesdays
• Open to students ages 12 through 15
• Parent or guardian is not required for this program
• We request a $78 program fee per teen to cover supplies

Weekly Lessons

• What are shelters?
• Puppy mills
• Pet overpopulation
• Feral cats
• From surrender to adoption: the process of getting animals ready to go to their forever homes
• How is the HSTB maintained?
• How does the HSTB help the community?
• The importance of volunteers