Family Service Volunteer Program
PAWS Chicago, founded in 1997 by a mother-daughter team, recognizes the tremendous potential in pairing parents and teens in service. PAWS Chicago Founder Paula Fasseas learned of Chicago’s tragic homeless pet crisis when her daughter came home from volunteering at a local shelter for high school community service. More than 42,000 homeless pets were killed in Chicago that year alone.
Together, they learned about the issues and the solutions, and built the foundation of PAWS Chicago. More than a decade later, they continue to be dedicated volunteers for PAWS Chicago. Since PAWS Chicago’s founding, the number of homeless pets killed has decreased by more than half, with less than 20,000 pets killed last year.
Now, with the new Adoption & Humane Center in Lincoln Park, PAWS Chicago has launched a Family Service Volunteer Program where children age 12 and older and their parent or adult guardian can work together on behalf of homeless pets. Family Service volunteers become advocates for the animals while learning about important issues such as dog fighting, puppy mills, spay/neuter and the No Kill movement. Volunteers have the opportunity to interact with PAWS Chicago’s homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens; socialize and assist with daily care at the new Center; and help with special projects that will benefit homeless pets. The Family Service Volunteer Program educates and engages families while creating future leadership for the animals.
Join the nearly 30 family participants 9-11 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday morning!
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