Paws & Claws Club
A Junior Volunteer Program
~For Students Ages 12-15 Years~

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Paws & Claws Club
A Junior Volunteer Program

Are you in between the ages of 12-15 years?
Do you have an interest in the well-being of animals?
If you answered 'yes' to the questions above, the Paws & Claws Club may be for you!

The Paws & Claws Club is designed to allow young teenagers to volunteer their time and love to the many homeless animals at the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
Being a part of this club will hopefully teach young people what an important role H.S.I. plays in our community. It will also give teens a bonding experience with animals that need love and attention and with other teenagers who have similar interest in animal welfare. Club members are a tremendous help to our shelter animals and staff. Club members help with a lot of our daily tasks and put a little excitement in the lives of the homeless animals we shelter.
We hope this program gives club members knowledge on the pet over-population issue in our community and pushes them to help guide our community to a solution.

What are the goals of the Paws & Claws Club?

  • To give young teenagers the opportunity to help companion animals in their community by volunteering their time and assisting the staff at the Humane Society of Indianapolis.

  • To nurture a sense of compassion and respect for living beings through enriching activities and hands-on experiences that are rewarding for kids and animals alike!

Who is the Paws & Claws Club for?

  • Teens who are 12-15 years of age

  • Teens who are dependable and responsible

  • Teens who have good communication skills

  • Teens who are willing to take on a variety of tasks and have an enthusiasm for working with people and animals

Membership Fees:

There is a $125.00 membership fee due at the Paws & Claws Club Orientation (date for this will be sent out after Application Acceptance).
This fee covers:

  • one- year membership in the club

  • two Paws & Claws Club t-shirts

  • in-shelter training

  • four-week summer session of volunteering (mandatory)

  • year-round volunteering opportunities (optional) (Saturdays, Holidays, and Fundraising Events)

  • recording of volunteering hours

  • program supplies

How to Become a Member of the Paws & Claws Club:

Fill out an application.
Applications will be made available for pick up or downloading off of our website Friday February 15th, 2008.

Turn in application along with letter of recommendation to:
Humane Society of Indianapolis
Attn. Shawna Sims
7929 North Michigan Road
Indianapolis IN 46268

Fax: 317-876-2428

Applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday April 4th, 2008.

Attend Orientation (Mandatory for Paws & Claws Club member and parent/guardian. Dates will be given upon Application Acceptance.)

Attend in-shelter training. Dates will be given upon Application Acceptance.

Paws & Claws Club Volunteer Duties:

    • Laundry & Dishes

    • Yard Clean Up

    • Canine Stress Relief

    • Feline Stress Relief

    • Kitten/Puppy Cuddle Time

    • Cat Cuddle Time

    • Baths and Basic Grooming

    • Assistance with Kennel Cleaning

    • Adoption Lobby Assistants

    • Kennel Assistants

    • Staff Assistants

    • Special Projects

    • End of the Summer Fundraiser

    • Year Round Volunteering Opportunities Available (Saturdays and Holidays)

    • Mutt Strut - Fundraiser

    • Camp Rover Romp - Fundraiser