We at Sai Kung Stray Friends value the importance of giving the young students in our society the hands-on experience of learning about animal welfare by volunteering with us. Towards this we have developed the following programs suitable for school students

School Group Volunteering Visits

Schools are welcome to bring students aged 13 years and above for a meaningful hands-on volunteering experience at our shelter in Sai Kung.
During the visit, students will take part in various important tasks including cleaning, walking dogs, assisting in the kitchen, and feeding the dogs. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to gain real experience in animal care while making a positive impact.

Please note: School staff are required to accompany the group at all times to supervise and support the students.

If you are a teacher or school administrator and would like to arrange a small group visit, please email us at volunteersaikungstrayfriendshk@gmail.com.

Email subject line: “School Visit – {Your School Name}”

In your email, kindly include the following information:

• Your school name
• Your full name
• Your designation (Teacher / School Administrator)
• Your mobile/WhatsApp number
• Number of students and their age group
• Number of accompanying staff members
• Tentative dates for the visit
• Has your school visited us before? If yes, please provide the date(s) of previous visits
• Any other relevant information

We look forward to welcoming your students and creating a rewarding experience together! 🐾

School students of all ages are warmly welcome to join our volunteer team!

As a member of our volunteer team, you will assist at our adoption events and fundraisers held across the city. Students under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all events. During the events, you will:

• Care for the dogs and puppies brought to the event
• Warmly interact with visitors and potential adopters
• Share information about our shelter and the dogs
• Collect donations
• Help with event setup and closing

This is a wonderful way to connect with the community while making a real difference! 🐾

We also strongly encourage you to organise your own fundraiser for the shelter — our team will happily guide you every step of the way with planning and management.

Most importantly, school students can volunteer by fostering a dog (short-term or long-term) at home and helping it find its forever family by spreading the word.

We warmly invite all students to begin their volunteering journey with us at our adoption events — this is the perfect first step for everyone!

Students who participate consistently, show reliability and maintain a positive attitude may later be invited to volunteer in the kennel area. Please note: We are unable to place students directly into kennel volunteering positions.

If you would like to join the programme to volunteer at our adoption events and fundraisers, please send an email to volunteersaikungstrayfriendshk@gmail.com with the subject line: “Student Volunteers {Your Name}”
In the email, please include:

• Your school
• Your age
• Your mobile/WhatsApp number
• Your email id
• How you would like to volunteer

We look forward to welcome you to the team! 🐾

Student Internship Programme
Applications for Summer 2026 are now open! 🐾
Secondary school students and above (aged 16 years and older) are invited to apply for our hands-on Student Internship Programme at our shelter in Sai Kung.
As an intern, you will become a full member of our team and take part in all daily operations. Your tasks will include cleaning, walking dogs, assisting in the kitchen, and feeding the dogs — giving you real, valuable experience in animal care and shelter management.
Programme Details

Minimum duration: 10 days (you may choose to stay longer)
Flexible scheduling: You can plan your workdays during school holidays or spread them throughout the year
Daily hours: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Upon successful completion, you will receive an official certificate

If you would like to join this programme, please email us at volunteersaikungstrayfriendshk@gmail.com with the subject line: “Internship Programme {Your Name}”

In your email, please include:

• Your school name
• Your age
• Your mobile/WhatsApp number
• Your email id
• A short explanation of why you want to join the internship programme

Once we receive your application, we will reply with full details including programme fees and next steps.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team and helping you gain meaningful experience while making a real difference for the dogs! 🐾

Your support can make a huge difference, we welcome corporate sponsorship. You really will be helping our dogs have a better life. Tax deductible receipt available if needed.

Corporate Away Day – Team Building with Purpose
Looking for a meaningful way to strengthen team spirit and create lasting memories?
Our Corporate Away Day offers the perfect combination of fun, teamwork, and making a real difference!
As a team, you will spend the day at our shelter in Sai Kung where you can:

Walk and interact with the dogs
Prepare their meals
Wash the dogs (weather permitting)
Help with other daily shelter tasks

It’s a refreshing day away from the office that is both enjoyable and deeply rewarding.
If your organisation would like to arrange a Corporate Away Day for your staff, please email us at volunteersaikungstrayfriendshk@gmail.com.

Email subject line: “Corporate Visit – {Your Organisation’s Name}”

In your email, kindly include:

• Your full name
• Your designation
• Your mobile/WhatsApp number
• Number of staff members joining
• Tentative dates for the visit
• Has your corporate/group visited us before? If yes, please provide the date(s) of previous visits
• Any other relevant information or special requests

We look forward to welcoming your team! 🐾

Group & Family Visits

We warmly welcome all community groups, groups of friends (aged 18 and above), and families with children to spend a special day with our dogs!

Come together for a unique and memorable experience where you can:

• Walk the dogs
• Wash the dogs (weather permitting)
• Play with them
• Help with other general kennel duties

Important note: Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times.
If you would like to arrange a visit for your group or family, please email us at volunteersaikungstrayfriendshk@gmail.com.

Email subject line:  “Group Visit / Family Visit – {Your Group’s Name}”

In your email, kindly include:

• Your full name
• Your mobile/WhatsApp number
• Name of your group or family
• Number of group members and their ages
• Tentative dates for the visit
• has your group visited us before? If yes, please provide the date(s) of previous visits
• Any other relevant information

We look forward to welcoming you and your group! 🐾

Kennel Friendship Volunteer Programme
(Adults 18+)

We are looking for caring adult volunteers aged 18 years and above to visit our kennel regularly — at least once every week — and build a special friendship with a chosen dog.

Through your consistent time, patience and affection, you will help the dog become more confident, friendly and sociable. This greatly increases their chances of finding a forever home.

Many of our stray dogs have never experienced human kindness or love before, so your visits may feel strange to them at first. Over time, your dog will start to recognise you and will get visibly excited every time you arrive.
You really can change a dog’s life!

Once you become a regular volunteer, you will join our official kennel volunteer team and take part in all daily duties, including cleaning, walking dogs, feeding, and other important shelter tasks.
New Volunteers Orientation Programme

We hold regular orientation sessions for new volunteers. These practical, hands-on sessions are guided by our experienced senior volunteers and will give you a clear understanding of daily shelter work.

This programme is ideal for adults who want to experience a full day of volunteering and are considering joining our regular kennel team in the future.

Click the link below to view upcoming dates and register for our next orientation programme.

We look forward to welcome you to the team! 🐾