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 VISITS Schools are welcome to bring their students over the age of 13years old  for hands-on volunteering experience at our shelter. During the visit, your school students will be given various tasks including cleaning, walking dogs, assisting in the kitchen, and feeding the dogs at our shelter in Sai Kung. School staffs are required to accompany the group of students during the visit and monitor the students.

If you are a school teacher or school administrator, and would like to arrange for a small group of your students to join this program, email to us [email protected]  . In the email’s subject include the keywords “School visit” and “{your school name}”, and in your email, provide us your name, your mobile/WhatsApp number, indicate if you are a teacher (or) school administrator and details of number of students that you plan to bring , their age-group, tentative dates of visit, etc.

School students of all ages are welcome to join our volunteers team, to assist at the adoption events and fundraiser that are organized across the city. Students under 13yo of age are to be accompanied by their parent/guardian at these events.

You could also organise your own fundraiser for the shelter and our team will guide you on organising and managing a fundraiser on your own.

More important, school students can volunteer by helping to foster (short or long-term) a dog at their home, and help get the dog adopted by spreading the word.
If you would like to join this program, send us an email [email protected] with subject “Student volunteers {your name}”. In the email, provide details of your school, your age, your mobile/WhatsApp number, and explain details of how you want to volunteer.

Students internship program. Students in secondary school and above age 16yo, can apply for the Students internship program. During the internship program you will be working as a member of the team. You will be doing various tasks including cleaning, walking, cooking, and feeding the dogs at our shelter in Sai Kung.
The internship will be for a period 10 days. Interns can work for longer period. The interns can plan their workdays during vacation (or) over the year. Work time will be 10.30 am to 5.30 pm. At the end of the internship, a certificate will be provided.
If you would like to join this program, email us [email protected] with subject “Internship program {your name}”. In the email, provide details of your school, your age, your mobile/WhatsApp number, and explain why you want to do this internship program. Once we receive your email, we will provide you more details of the fees and further details of the program.

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.

What a great way to embrace team spirit than with an “Away Day with us”. As a team, you will walk dogs, prepare their food, wash the dogs (weather dependent) and overall to just have an enjoyable day away from the office but at the same time, it is meaningful and a very rewarding feeling.

If your organization would like to arrange for a small group of your staff to join this program, email to us [email protected]  . In the email’s subject include the keywords “Corporate visit” and “{your Organization’s name}”, and in your email, provide us your name, your mobile/WhatsApp number, your designation, details of number of staff members plan to join the event, tentative dates of visit, etc.

Whether you are a group in the community or a group of friends over 16 years of age or a family with children, come and spend some time with our dogs and enjoy this unique experience together. We welcome groups to come and walk, wash (weather dependant) and play with our dogs for the day. You can also take part in other general kennel duties.

If you would like to arrange for your group or your family to come for a visit, email to us [email protected]  . In the email’s subject include the keywords “Group visit/ Family visit” and “{your Group’s name}”, and in your email, provide us your name, your mobile/WhatsApp number, details of number your group members and their age, tentative dates of visit, etc. Please note, children under 16yo must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.

We are now looking for “friendship volunteers” who are adults over the age of 18 years to visit the kennel regularly (atleast once every week)  to slowly build a friendship with a chosen kennel dog. This will allow the dog to become more confident, friendly and loving. It will also help to socialise the dog, which will increase their chance of getting adopted. Some stray dogs have never had contact or felt the love of a human being before, so this will be a very strange feeling to them. Over time, your dog will start to recognise you and will be become excited when you come to visit them. You can help change the life of a dog!

Once you become regular volunteer, you will become part of our kennel volunteer staff and be involved in the various kennel duties including cleaning, walking dogs, feeding and other daily activities at the kennel.