Animal Leader Labs

Ottawa Humane Society’s Animal Leader Labs is a single-day program that is designed for teens between the ages of 14 - 18. This workshop is ideal for youth who are passionate about animal welfare and want to make a difference for Ottawa’s animals. This workshop includes a two-hour advocacy training session, followed by two hours of hands-on activities. Participants are required to complete the course in its entirety to earn volunteer hours.

Each topic offers a unique advocacy lens, so youth can participate in multiple topics without repeating the same educational training component.

1. Sign up for one of the upcoming workshops
2. Attend the educational workshop and actively participate in the Help the Shelter Activity
3. Youth are encouraged to take the knowledge they gain from this workshop and continue advocating for animal beyond the shelter! 

1. A complimentary two-hour workshop on current animal advocate issues
2. The shelter will provide all the materials needed for the Help the Shelter Activity
3. Youth who successfully complete this workshop will have the opportunity to earn Ontario Community Involvement Hours required for graduation!

This workshop is intended to help youth raise their voices for the animals. For any informal volunteer activities done outside this workshop, students are encouraged to consult their guidance counsellor or school principal to confirm whether their proposed initiative is eligible for high‑school volunteer hours.

Currently, the OHS Animal Leader Labs are offered only in-person at the Ottawa Humane Society.