Youth Programs & Education

Teaching the next generation about animal care

The Sandton SPCA is actively involved in providing opportunities for animal education and community engagement. Our goal is to promote empathy, kindness, respect, and responsibility towards all animals.

Our Education Program consists of the following key engagements:

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School Visits

We believe that humane education is fundamental in teaching people to respect and care for animals. Throughout the year, our Education Team teaches school children about responsible pet care, animal welfare principles and the goals and mission of the SPCA. School children from impoverished communities are encouraged to bring their pets to the Sandton SPCA for free sterilisation and parasite control as part of our education programme.

More information on our school visits:

  • Primary and senior school presentations are 30 minutes
  • It can be arranged that we address Individual classes or grades, alternatively the entire school.

The information presented is adapted to suit the age of the group. We also take into consideration any specific topic that the school would like us to cover.

There is a charge of R10.00 per learner for the visit. This is to help cover the costs of our education programme.

School visits are scheduled for a Friday, and if needed we can also assist on a Monday or Wednesday.

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Shelter Visits

We welcome schools to visit our kennel facilities at the Sandton SPCA to learn first-hand what our organisation is about.

The shelter visit is roughly one and a half hours and includes:

  • Information about the Sandton SPCA and the work that we do;
  • how animals end up at the SPCA;
  • the adoption process; and
  • more about the people who work at the SPCA

At the end there is an opportunity to interact with the animals which is always fun.

Schools are encouraged to arrange a fundraising drive beforehand, this will assist the Sandton SPCA with our outreach programme. The fundraising drive includes the collection of dog & cat food, blankets or a money collection.

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School Community Service Opportunities

We welcome learners needing to complete their School Community Service assignments. School Community Service at the Sandton SPCA is supervised by a staff member or trained adult volunteer. Only specific dates are scheduled for pupils to do their community service.

School Community Service Opportunities:

Our Community Service is for youths aged 12 - 17 and happens on two Saturdays a month (usually the second and third Saturday). Booking is essential and parents need to sign the volunteers in and out with the Inspectors in the paddock. 

Participation is R100 per month. Please register here.

Ready to get the kids involved?

If you are within our area of operation and would like to have our education officer visit your school or would like more information on our school community service opportunities, please contact us on 011 444 7730 or send an email to inspectors@sandtonspca.org.za

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