Education

Humane education is one of the building blocks to inspire positive social transformation on the behalf of not only animals but people and the planet! Here at HSGS we are excited to share our mission with young leaders and empower them to make a difference! With many programs and ways to get involved there’s no time like the present to start making a difference in the life of an animal in need!

Nuzzle Buddies

The Nuzzle Buddy program will pair your child with an adoptable cat or dog in a comfortable environment. There your child is free to read their favorite books in a one-on-one setting. This time allows the animal a space to de-stress outside of the kennel while participants gain confidence and skills as a super star reader!

Parents and guardians are required to stay with the child for duration of session. Nuzzle Buddy sessions can count towards hours earned for school requirements!

Sessions take place Tues-Saturday between 10am, and 11am. To schedule a session please email: Sbeauchamp@huamnesocietysav.org/ or insert link?

Class Room visits& Field Trips

Single Classroom Visit: Suggested Donation: $50.00

Are you an educator looking for a fun and educational experience for your students? Look no further! An HSGS ambassador will come to you for a 1 Hour informational and interactive lesson for students which of course includes animal time! Lessons can be tailored to preference but typically are well suited for kindergarten and above.

Common Lesson topics: Pet safety/bite prevention, pet care/needs, animal careers, vet sciences, Helping hands: how to get involved!

Adoption center Field trip : Suggested Donation: $10.00 per student

Welcoming classes of 20 students or less, and Troop leaders looking to engage pack members in their community! Take a behind the scenes tour, learn all about our mission and how to help animals in need! Typical tour lasts 1.5 -2 Hrs.

Submit Classroom Visit & Field trip/ request:

Service hours for school

If your school community service requirement is 20 hours or more, please complete the Youth volunteer application. If you need fewer than 20 hours, you can complete those hours by volunteering at any one of our community events, organizing a donation drive, or becoming a part of our Nuzzle Buddies program. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (912) 354-9515 x 112 or via email at sbeauchamp@humanesocietysav.org for details.

Birthday Parties!

Come party like an animal and give back to animals in need while you celebrate your special day! Birthday parties are purrfect for children ages 5 and up and can include a maximum of 20 party guests. Parties can include a volunteer activities such as toy or treat making for the animals upon request!

I’m ready to party but how much does it cost and what is included?

Cost: $300.00

Parties take place Sundays at the Adoption Center. Birthday Party requests must be made well in advance due to popularity of parties.

Birthday Parties include:

*Set up and clean up of Event

*2 hours of private event space: Sampson Square and Annex building

* HSGS ambassador for 1 hour to help facilitate volunteer activity and help answer any questions from party guests

*Goodie bags for all party guests that include HSGS swag items

*Visits from HSGS adoptable animal(s) when available* (requests for visits from specific pets cannot be guaranteed as we must ensure animals visiting are purrfect party guests!)

Optional Add Ons:

*Bouncy House rental? ($)

*Animal themed birthday decorations ($15.00)

At Home Resources

Looking for ways to help but are unable to come into the adoption center? Check out these great resources and start making a difference today!