Hawaiian Humane Society opening opportunities for teens
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It's never too late or too early to start volunteering. Many people associate the Hawaiian Humane Society with adoptions, but the organization also offers several education programs throughout the year to help promote responsible pet ownership and volunteer opportunities for youth.
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'Each year, the Hawaiian Humane Society hosts a number of education programs to inspire the next generation of animal welfare champions and build towards a more compassionate community here on Oahu,' said HHS communications manager Brandy Shimabukuro. 'For example, we're currently hosting our Mission PAWsible Art Contest, which encourages keiki in grades 6-12 to submit artwork about the importance of pet fostering for a chance to win incredible prizes, which we previewed last month. The deadline for Mission PAWsible is coming up on Monday, March 24, so you still have time to enter online at HawaiianHumane.org!'Shimabukuro says there are also other opportunities throughout the year for Oahu youth to get involved with the Hawaiian Humane Society.
'We're about to open up applications tomorrow for our Teens4Animals Council! Teens4Animals is an annual educational program with the Hawaiian Humane Society that invites high school students on Oahu to develop, promote, and lead school and community animal welfare initiatives over the course of a one-year term. During their year of service, they will do a deep dive into the many ways that the humane treatment of all animals affects all of us through invaluable opportunities like shadowing veterinary surgeries at Hawaiian Humane's shelter clinic, exploring ethical farming practices at Kualoa Ranch, studying Hawaii's native plants and animals at the Bishop Museum, and learning the importance of responsible fishing practices as well as how to protect local marine life and be steward of Hawaii's unique and at-risk marine ecosystems at Hanauma Bay.'
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You or someone you know can apply online at HawaiianHumane.org/Teens4Animals-Council.
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