Pat’s Paws Teen “Trainor” Program

A service and mentoring program for high school students in honor of Patrick Trainor.

Donate in memory of Patrick Trainor

Learn more about the program below and download a full informational brochure.

Pat (at right) with Paws & Claws Club junior volunteers.

Who is the program for?

• High School Students who are interested in helping homeless animals and doing a service to our community.
• High School Students who enjoy working with others to make a difference.
• High School Students who need to complete service hours for school or who just want to help.

What is the time commitment?

• Training: Basic Training, Shadow Day, Intro to Shelter Canines/Felines Course
• Meetings: Pat’s Paws Gatherings, Paws & Claws Club Mentor Meetings
• Volunteering: 2-4 hours monthly of in-shelter volunteering with the animals
• Service: Two group service projects with other Pat's Paws members

Benefits

• Work with animals and other teens who share your interests
• Earn service hours for school
• Patrick Trainor Award
  The Patrick Trainor Award will be given, each year, to the student who excels in the areas of service, mentoring, and attitude. The award will include recognition on a plaque displayed at IndyHumane, a shadow day opportunity with a veterinarian or vet techs at IndyHumane, and a financial prize.

Become a Member of Pat's Paws

How to Sign Up

1. Submit an Application – Send membership fee with application. We accept membership fees in form of cash, money order, or check. Be sure to write your child’s full name and “Pat’s Paws” on the memo line of checks.
2. We notify applicants when their application has been received. This confirmation email will include dates for trainings.

Program Components

Service

Pat's Paws members will participate in service projects to spread the word about IndyHumane and to raise funds for the thousands of animals IndyHumane cares for each year.

Mentoring

Pat's Paws members will act as mentors while working with young teens in IndyHumane's Paws & Claws Club, a camp for students 10-15 years old.

Membership Fees

$15 due when application is submitted.
Fees go toward our scholarship fund, t-shirts, and other program expenses.

Patrick Trainor Award

The Patrick Trainor Award will be given to the student who excels in the areas of service, mentoring, and attitude. This award will include recognition on a plaque displayed at IndyHumane, a shadow day opportunity with a veterinarian or vet tech at IndyHumane, and a financial prize.

If you have any questions, please contact Shawna Sims, Volunteer Coordinator: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 317.872.5650 x106