Junior Volunteer Sessions

Get Connected Icon Until Nov 8, 2026
Get Connected Icon 11am - 12pm

Description

This is a 6 weeklong class is designed to teach kids about working in animal welfare and good pet ownership.  These are hands-on sessions often times working with shelter dogs.  Each class is designed to cover one area of the responsibilities involved in caring for a dog, but also what we do in the shelter each day.  These classes are staffed by the Humane Education team.  

These are rolling session throughout the year, and we open registration two weeks prior to each session. 

This class is for kids 9 years - 11 years and the program fee is $40 (to cover the cost of materials*)

*If you find difficulties in paying the registration fee, please email Sydney at sknuff@cuyahogacounty.gov


In order to register, click on the link below. 

Session I  March 15th - April 26th   Registration has closed

Session II August 2nd - September 6th 

Session III October 4th - November 8th 


*We reserve the right to abridge the schedule if/when it conflicts with events at the shelter. 

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Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Kids 9 years - 11 years
  • Up to 8 children per session
  • Classes are held on Sundays (11am - 12pm) 



Kids in grass with dog

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 9 and 11.
Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 3, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Some of our sessions may require being outside. We will change the lesson plans accordingly for inclement weather, but please dress your child weather appropriate.

Location

Get Connected Icon 9500 Sweet Valley Dr.
Valley View, OH  44125