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December 07, 2024

High School Service Day

Jacksonville Humane Society • 8464 Beach Blvd. JacksonvilleFL  32216 Organized by Jacksonville Humane Society
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Theme: Stress & Enrichment High school students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us on Saturday, December 7, for a day of learning and service at the Jacksonville Humane Society! Participants will learn about animal sheltering, what dogs and cats go through while living in a shelter environment, and how we can help make their stay as happy, healthy, and stress-free as possible. Service projects may include: - creating enrichment items for the pets such as dog treats, food puzzles, cat toys, and more - stuffing envelopes with thank you letters to donors - making heating pads for neonatal kittens and surgery patients - folding laundry - reading to the pets to help them feel more relaxed in their kennels In addition to completing a variety of service projects, participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a JHS dog and JHS kittens or cats. All participants will be awarded 4 community service hours at the end of the day. Drop-off is from 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. and pickup is from 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. If your child will be driving themselves to/from JHS, please indicate so when registering. A Papa John's pizza lunch will be provided to all participants. What to bring: -water bottle -a love of pets! What to wear: -comfortable clothing that can get messy -closed-toe shoes that cover the foot completely

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Jacksonville Humane Society

8464 Beach Blvd. JacksonvilleFL  32216

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