Youth Programs Volunteer
The Wisconsin Humane Society offers fun and engaging youth programs for kids ages 4-18. There are many opportunities to get involved in youth programs and the work we do every day to engage young people in our mission. Lead youth on tours, engage children in fun activities about animals, or help facilitate animal interactions during programs.
Reports to: Youth Programs Specialist in Racine
Scope of position: Volunteers work alongside staff to help lead activities, crafts, and games during youth programs.
Responsibilities:
- Support youth programs staff with group management, prepping for programs, check in and check out, running activities, and clean up.
- Reliably communicate with youth program staff
- Follow youth program safety protocols.
Qualifications and requirements:
- At least 18 years old (or 13-17 years old if volunteering with an adult)
- Experience working with youth is a plus.
- Comfortable working independently
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Demonstrates safe animal handling skills with positive reinforcement.
- Willingness to be flexible.
On-boarding process and training:
- Orientation and Meet & Greet with youth program staff.
- Dog-handling training and/or cat-handling training (depending on the program)
- Background check
- Other training as assigned.
Programs and schedule: If volunteers can help at Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine campuses, that would be great but not a requirement.
Volunteers set their schedules based on their availability and program needs.
Camps: One-day camps during winter and spring breaks and weeklong camps during the summer, 8:45am – 12pm or 12pm – 3pm
Birthday Parties: Saturdays 9:45am – 12:15pm or 12:30pm – 3:15pm
Kids Night Out: Fridays 4:45pm – 7:45pm
