Dog Therapy Volunteer
(SE Health, North Simcoe Muskoka Office, Home Health Care Services)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Catherine Ecker, Program Coordinator, Elizz Paws, SE Health and Saint Elizabeth Foundation; Phone: 647-522-7263; Email: paws@elizz.com | |||
| Duties | Volunteers and their dog will visit clients offering comfort, hope and happiness. | |||
| More Info Link | www.sehc.com/foundation/charitable-programs/elizz-paws | |||
| Benefits | Bring some love to the day of someone in need * enhance end of life care | |||
| Clients | Saint Elizabeth clients and those who would benefit from an opportunity to interact with a dog. Clients do not need to be receiving services from SE Health. There is no cost to the client to have a dog visit. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Individuals | |||
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community Outreach ; Social Interaction ; Therapy | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor | |||
| Commitment Length | Volunteers are asked to commit to visiting once a week for one hour. We ask for a year commitment. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Afternoon Sunday: Afternoon | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Unknown | |||
| Location | Barrie | |||
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 10 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is required ; Dog will be evaluated for the right temperament | |||
| Transportation | The volunteer will need to provide his ./ her own transportation. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | Dog will be evaluated and the volunteer will participate in the evaluation with the dog and an orientation / training following the evaluation | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | SE Health, North Simcoe Muskoka Office, Home Health Care Services | |||
| Office Phone | 705-737-5055 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-737-5055 | |||
| Fax | 1-877-619-4033 | |||
| info@sehc.com | ||||
| Website | sehc.com/ | |||
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