• Lead awareness campaigns in local schools and across social media platforms to promote adoption, responsible pet care, and humane treatment of animals.
• Organize educational workshops and public events to inform the community about important topics such as spaying/neutering, animal health, and shelter needs.

• Plan and execute fundraising initiatives throughout the year to support the Greenville Humane Society’s ongoing efforts.
• Collaborate with local businesses to secure sponsorships and donations.
• Participate in an annual campaign, in which each council member is responsible for raising $500 in funds or in-kind donations to benefit the shelter.

• Support shelter operations by volunteering with animal care, adoption events, and community outreach programs.
• Commit to a minimum of one volunteer shift per month (2-hours) at the shelter to remain actively engaged.

Applicants must be 10th-12th grade high school students during the year of participation and demonstrate a strong commitment to leadership, service, and animal advocacy.

To maintain active membership on the Youth Leadership Council, students must:

• Complete at least one volunteer shift per month
• Attend regularly scheduled monthly council meetings
• Fulfill the annual fundraising goal of $500, through donations or collected supplies

Additional opportunities for leadership development, professional skill-building, and community impact will be offered throughout the year.

The Youth Leadership Council operates on an academic-year basis, with meetings and activities running from August 2025 through April 2026.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Council are now open and will close on June 6th, 2025.