Youth Volunteer Age Policy

• Ages 16–18: May volunteer on site without a parent or guardian. Interested parties must first complete a volunteer application(insert link) and orientation class.

• Under 16: Must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian, as they will volunteer together as a team. Both parties must complete volunteer application and orientation class prior to volunteering.

• Dog Walking: Only volunteers 18 and older who have completed the necessary training are permitted to walk dogs. Volunteers under 18 may not walk dogs but can accompany an adult who is authorized to do so.

There are many ways to contribute to the mission onsite at the adoption center and off site! 20 Hours or more: Students requiring more than 20 hours of service are asked to fill out the Youth Volunteer Application and participate in volunteer tasks at the adoption center.

These opportunities include:

Onsite:

• Assistance at special events with parent or guardians

• Help with general adoption center tasks like laundry, dishes, donations and making enrichment.

• Help upkeep HSGS garden and outside maintenance around the adoption center 

• Participate in Nuzzle Buddy or camp program (insert link) 

• Help put together foster supplies, and work on HSGS special event projects

  Offsite:

• Host a donation drive, bake sale or fundraiser for animals at the adoption center, participate in Doggy Day Out program with a parent or guardian, complete special project to benefit HSGS.

Gain required service hours for school while giving back to animals in need!

20 hours or less: students who need 20 hours or less can achieve this by hosting a donation drive (insert link), participating in Nuzzle Buddy (link), Doggy Day Out(link) program or completing a HSGS special project.

20 Hours or more: Students requiring more than 20 hours of service are asked to fill out the Youth Volunteer Application and participate in volunteer tasks at the adoption center.

Nuzzle Buddies is a youth reading program at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah that pairs children with adoptable pets in our Adoption Center. During each session, children are invited to read books to our animals in a calm and welcoming environment.

Research has shown that reading to animals can help boost a child’s confidence and reading skills, while also providing our pets with valuable socialization and positive interaction with kids and families.

Nuzzle Buddies is a heartwarming way for young readers to practice their skills while making a difference in the lives of homeless pets.

Interested in scheduling a session?

Email: Sbeauchamp@humanesocietysav.org

Lets Paw-ty! Come celebrate your special day with HSGS & some furry friends!

What is included?

• Private Use of indoor or outdoor space for 2 hours.

• Set-Up & Clean-Up: Assistance provided for setting up and breaking down the party.

• Seating: Tables and chairs for up to 15 guests.

• Party Games: Activities and enrichment activities available for party guests benefiting the animals.

• HSGS Ambassador:

  Available for 1 hour to guide a tour, assist with games, and answer questions.

• Goodie Bags: Provided for each party guest.

• 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!)

• For further details like pricing and booking please submit a Birthday Request!