2026-2027 Teens4Animals Council Application : Hawaiian Humane Society

The Hawaiian Humane Society invites all Oʻahu high school students, ages 15 years and older, to apply to take part in Hawaiian Humane’s Teens4Animals Council program for the 2026-2027 school year!

In coordination with Hawaiian Humane’s Education program, Council members will develop, promote and lead school and community animal welfare initiatives and events throughout their one-year term. Council members will form friendships with like-minded youth and will be instrumental in further perpetuating the Society’s mission to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.

Students appointed to the Teens4Animals Council will be expected to participate in a 4-day in-person training program from June 22-25, 2026 9:30 am-12:30 pm at Hawaiian Humane’s two campuses. June 22-23 will be held at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus (2700 Waiʻalae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826) and June 24-25 will be held at our Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili (91-1945 Fort Weaver Rd, ʻEwa Beach, HI 96706)

In addition to the 4-day summer training, Council members attend quarterly meetings focused on different aspects of animal welfare like responsible fishing, ethical farming and more. The Council will go on field trips and assist at events throughout the year. All training program fees will be waived for Council members. After your application is received, you may receive two phone calls regarding your position on the council. The first would be from one of our current Teens4Animals Council members who will ask a few questions to get to know you better. The second would be from our Education staff. Those selected for the 2026 – 2027 Teens4Animals Council will be notified by April 30, 2026.

We will be accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Teens4Animals Council from March 1, 2026, through, April 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Good luck to all applicants!

2026-2027 Teens4Animal Council Application

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Are you able to attend the 4-day Summer Training from June 22-25?(Required)

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If selected for the Council, you will receive a shirt. What size T-shirt do you wear?(Required)

If selected for the Council, you will receive a T-shirt.

The Teens4Animals Council will also be expected to attend 4 quarterly meetings and volunteer at events (when available). We require councilmembers to obtain at least 40 hours of attending meetings and events throughout their year on the council to obtain credit. Do you accept these terms?(Required)

Please answer the following questions.

1) Why do you want to be appointed to the Teens4Animals Council(Required)

2) What types of programs or initiatives related to animal welfare would you like to develop or participate in as a Council member?(Required)

3) Leadership experience is not necessary. However, please tell us about any leadership experience, participation in extracurricular activities and personal strength you have. How will these experiences and strengths benefit you as a Council member?(Required)

4) The Hawaiian Humane Society’s mission is to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. How will you use your role as a member of the Teens4Animals Council to promote this mission?(Required)

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