Hayward Animal Services offers free humane education to students in the Hayward School District! We also offer educational shelter tours to girl & boy scout troops, service groups, and schools. 

What are the benefits of humane education? 

 

By assisting in the development of a sense of responsibility, stewardship, and self-esteem, humane education helps students grow into confident, capable citizens.

 

• Encourages values such as compassion, respect, empathy, and inclusion.

• Informs children of career pathways and experience building opportunities in the field of animal welfare.

• Teaches children how to be responsible pet owners.
  
  To request a humane education presentation or group volunteer experience, please contact the Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteer Office: 
  
  Shelter.Volunteers@hayward-ca.gov
  (510) 881—7927

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