Youth Programming

The Austin Humane Society has a robust volunteer program with opportunities for cat and dog lovers alike! You can help out by assisting with direct animal care, helping AHS to end homelessness for pets, and serving the Central Texas communities through outreach projects.

A few requirements to consider before joining the pack or pride:

• Minimum three-month commitment for two hours each week – that’s just 24 hours!
• Must be 14 years and older. All volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while volunteering
• Volunteers ages 16 & 17 may volunteer independently with parental consent.

Foster Friends are 6th – 12th graders who volunteer (with their guardian’s permission) to provide temporary housing and care for animals who aren’t ready to be adopted. We need loving homes like yours to continue helping animals in need of a little extra time and care. To sign up to be a Foster Friend, please email us.

Did you know that reading to rescue cats can help kitties get adopted? At the Austin Humane Society, Rescue Readers build social skills that help our cats find forever homes, plus readers learn about cat behavior and pet care in the process! It’s a win-win! Learn more here.

Join AHS each summer for Summer Kids Series! This free family favorite allows kids to get hands-on with animals and have tons of fun while learning all about what it takes to care for a pet of their own. Summer Kids Series is recommended for children under 12. Please visit the program’s web page for full details.

Want to support AHS? Consider hosting a donation drive to collect supplies that will keep our cats and dogs happy and healthy! View our current list of accepted items here.