Youth Allies

program

Empowering youth to make a difference.

*2026-2027 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!*

email nicole@animalallies.net for scholarship opportunities

As part of our Humane Education program, Youth Allies participate in community-focused and Adoption Center events.

This structured and supervised program is intended to engage youth grades 6-12 (5th graders can register if they’ve attended our summer camps) to donate their time and talents in animal-oriented projects and special events.

Students in grades 6-12 will participate together, with high school-aged students taking on more of a leadership role - including additional volunteer opportunities to help build their resumes.

Many of the activities are on-site at Animal Allies Humane Society’s Adoption Center, while others are part of local community events. The program is active during the school year, September through June.

*fall dates are subject to change*

SEPTEMBER:
Friday Sept 25th 5:15pm - 7:00pm (Kick Off Party)

OCTOBER:
Saturday October 10th 10:15am-12:00pm
Friday October 23rd 5:15pm - 7:00pm (HOWLoween Party)

NOVEMBER:

Saturday November 14th Holiday Pet Photos Event (Time TBD)

Friday November 20th Christmas City of the North Parade (Time TBD)

DECEMBER:

Saturday December 5th 10:15am - 12pm

Friday December 18th 5:15pm - 7pm (PAWliday Party)

SPRING DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED!

*No meetings are required! Participants are welcome to attend as few or as many as they'd like*

Registration is $200 and will allow youth to participate September 2025 - June 2026.

Each participant will receive a Youth Allies T-Shirt, have all materials covered for YA events and receive 10% off birthday parties, summer camps, AAHS retail and other events at Animal Allies!

Help Pets

Bathe puppies and help care for kittens. Kids will experience hands-on animal care.

Guest Speakers

Learn from professionals including dog trainers and career based presentations.

Events

Youth Allies get a special behind-the-scenes ticket to help us with key event needs like games for the animals and fun projects for pets.

Socialize

Help shelter staff with key needs and socialize shy animals who need more one-on-one people interaction before being ready for adoption.