Service Days

JHS regularly holds Middle and High School Service Days for students in need of volunteer hours (or who are simply passionate about helping pets!).

During our service days, participants complete a variety of service projects benefiting JHS while learning about animal sheltering, what dogs and cats go through while living in a shelter environment, and how we can help make their experiences as happy, healthy, and stress-free as possible.

All participants are awarded 4 community service hours at the end of each service day, and a pizza lunch is provided. A $35 donation is required to register. This donation helps cover the cost of project supplies.

Upcoming Middle School Service Days:

Saturday, May 2, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Theme: Stress & Enrichment

Cost: $35

Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a day of learning and service at the Jacksonville Humane Society!

Participants will learn about animal sheltering, what dogs and cats go through while living in a shelter environment, and how we can help make their stay as happy, healthy, and stress-free as possible.

Service projects may include:

• creating enrichment items for the pets such as dog treats, food puzzles, cat toys, and more
• stuffing envelopes with thank you letters to donors
• making heating pads for neonatal kittens and surgery patients
• folding laundry
• reading to the pets to help them feel more relaxed in their kennels

In addition to completing a variety of service projects, participants may have the opportunity to meet and interact with a JHS dog and/or JHS kittens.

All participants will be awarded 4 community service hours at the end of the day. A Papa Johns pizza lunch is provided.

Pre-registration is required.

Register now – space is limited.

Only 5 spots left as of 4/14/26!

Upcoming High School Service Days:

Our next High School Service Day will take place in December. Please check back for registration later in the year.