Dog Care Team Member
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Collingwood - 10th Line)
Opportunity Details: Dog Care Team Member
Contact | Adrienne Thorp, Volunteer Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 230; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
Duties | Dog Care Team Members help to maintain the health and welfare of GTHS dogs by cleaning kennels, providing food, exercise, training, companionship and assist with our canine enrichment program. Dog Care Team Members interact with the majority of dogs at our Animal Centre, so complete a Dog Care Program in order to handle Green dogs (ie. puppies and seniors who are easy to walk and handle) and Yellow dogs (ie. young, rambunctious, pullers who can be slightly difficult to walk and handle), with the ultimate goal of working with Red dogs (ie. strong pullers with some behavioural issues who are difficult to walk and handle). Scheduled training is required upon joining the Dog Care Team and will be required intermittently to progress through the Dog Care Program.
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More Info Link | https://gths.ca/volunteer/dog-care-team-member/ |
Benefits | Stay active, meet like-minded people, interact with dogs and puppies |
Clients | Dogs of all ages and temperaments, usually medium to large in size (and support teammates) |
Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
Areas of Interest | Animal Services |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training - Relevant if supporting or training new volunteers ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; MUST have dog handling experience and be comfortable interacting with dogs of all sizes. This role can be physically demanding and is not suitable for everyone |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - A minimum commitment period of 6 months is required for all volunteer positions at the GTHS unless otherwise stated ; Unless otherwise specified, shifts take place once a week from 7.30-9am or from 1-3pm depending on the posted vacancy applied for |
Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 1.5 / Week |
Accessibility | Not Accessible ; This role can be physically demanding: kennel cleaning and handling dogs who pull on leash |
Location | 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood ON L9Y 0W1 |
Number of Positions | Collingwood: 4 individual(s) 4 individual(s) needed in total. At time of posting, our Dog Care Team is looking for 2 morning and 2 afternoon Dog Care Team Members: 7.30-9 am on Sunday or Tuesday, or 1-3 pm on Sunday or Friday |
Training | Orientation - Virtual (or in-person) ; Training is provided - Online, by email and in-person ; Training to progress through the different colour dog handling levels is provided in line with the volunteer's interest and ability |
Transportation | Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot and along the roadside |
Police Check | Not Required |
Start Date | On or after 31 Jul 2023 |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Collingwood - 10th Line
Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
info@gths.ca | |
Website | www.gths.ca |
Address & Map | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |
Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood Canada L9Y 0W1 |