Cadet Inspectors

The Cadet Inspectors Corps of the SPCA was established in 2008 to help young people learn about animal welfare concepts whilst gaining practical experience from the SPCA Inspectorate.

Goal

The goal of this programme is two fold:

To develop responsible young people through learning to care for animals
To encourage a generation of young ambassadors to advocate for animal welfare amongst their peers and within the community.

Training

Training will include three full days of lectures, two days of outings to see animals in captive and non-captive situations, as well as an eight hour attachment with our inspectors.

Lecture topics include

Animal welfare conceptsLecture at Kadoorie Farm.
Animal related legislation
Animal handling skills

Practical work includes

Shadowing our inspectors in their daily work
Visiting different animal organisations, such as Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens, to learn about other aspects of animal related work.

Upon completion of training

Cadets will be allowed to assist SPCA inspectors in certain aspects of daily work. This may include responding to calls, animal rescues, as well as participating and organising animal welfare related charity and education events.

What Cadets say about the programme

“I love small animals and it has always been my wish to help out in front line animal rescue work. Having become a SPCA Cadet Inspector, I better understand the real meaning of animal welfare and now I know how to better look after my dog at home.” - Cadet Inspector Kathleen Ho

Criteria

Aged 16 - 17 years
Parental consent
Holder of Hong Kong ID

How to apply

1. Download the Cadet Inspector Application Form and fill out.

2. Completed forms should be submitted either by:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR
Post: Inspectors Unit, SPCA, 105, Princess Margaret Road, Kowloon.