Just for Kids!

​Humane Education Programs

Tours & Field Trips

We welcome field trips and groups who'd like a tour of the RHSPCA. Tours are tailored for age-appropriate topics and include opportunities to meet pets.

Classroom Visits

We can bring a program (and hopefully a pet as well) to you! We're happy to address a relevant topic for your curriculum to reach your SOL goals.

Kids' Club

Kids 6-12 may apply to join our Kids Club to work with adoptable pets with a parent or guardian. Kids Club runs through the school year. More here.

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Youth Volunteer Programs

Junior Volunteer Program: Teens 13-15 may apply for this program with the permission of their parents or guardians. Junior volunteers will come with a parent/guardian who is over 18 to an orientation covering safety and reward-based training, along with what our expectations of them are and what they can expect from us. Since we do not require parents to accompany this age group when they come volunteer, their interactions with pets are more limited than the adult program. Our junior volunteers' main responsibilities are to teach our dogs good manners and help kitties come out of their shells. They will not be permitted to walk dogs, so this program may not be for everyone. 

Junior Volunteer Application

​Kids' Club: For kids 6-12 and their parents or guardians over 18 to come learn about and work together with animals awaiting adoption. Kids' Club meets monthly during the academic year beginning in September. Kids graduate at the meeting in May. Those who have come through the whole year and graduate may then volunteer together whenever they like.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this program, there may be a waiting list. Orientation for Kids Club is in September, coinciding with the academic year. Interested kids and parents/guardians MUST attend orientation unless otherwise arranged in advance. 

Kids Club Application

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Questions?

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at daciafoster@rhspca.org.