Afternoon (PM) Dog Care Team Member

(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)

Position ID: V-CWD0252
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: Afternoon (PM) Dog Care Team Member

Contact Adrienne Thorp, Volunteer Program Supervisor, Georgian Triangle Humane Society; Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 230; Email: volunteer@gths.ca
Duties

PM Dog Care Team Members report to the Dog Care Coordinator and help to maintain the general health and welfare of the dogs in our care at the Animal Centre. In part this is achieved by participating in our Canine Enrichment Program to provide mental and physical stimuli to these dogs. To support the wide range of dog behaviours and needs we encounter at the GTHS, PM Dog Care Team Members complete a Dog Care Program*; quickly progressing from Green dogs (ie. puppies and seniors who are easy to walk and handle) to Yellow dogs (ie. young, rambunctious, pullers who can be slightly difficult to walk and handle), then work through the Orange and Purple levels at their own pace, with the ultimate goal of working with Red dogs (ie. strong, reactive dogs that are difficult to walk and handle, and that may have other behavioural issues).


*Training is required upon joining the Dog Care Team and will be required intermittently to 
progress through the Dog Care Program.

More Info Link https://gths.ca/volunteer/pm-dog-care-team-member/
Benefits Interacting with dogs and puppies, Keeping active, Meet like-minded people supporting a good cause, AGM Voting rights after 90 days, First in line to adopt, Volunteer events, volunteer recognition, volunteer newsletter and internal Facebook group accesscriminal record police check is also required for this particular volunteer position.
Clients Dogs of all sizes, strengths and behaviours
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Animal Services
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training - If training new volunteers ; Patience - The coax nervous dogs ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; 18 years of age minimum 
A commitment to animal welfare 
A gentle and kind approach to dog handling 
Confident with dogs 
Current dog handling and/or training experience is required 
Medium and/or large dog experience is required 
Willingness and ability to complete multiple levels of the Dog Care Program is expected.  
Quick progression from Green to Yellow Dog Walker status will occur upon joining the  
Dog Care Team, followed by progression through the additional status levels to provide  
the necessary support for a wide range of dog behaviours and needs  
Self motivated 
Ability to work alone and in a team environment 
Ability to follow protocol
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 6 months' commitment is required for all positions at the GTHS unless otherwise noted ; 2 hours once a week. PM Dog Care Team Member shifts take place Monday through Sunday at a mutually agreed upon time between the hours of 1-4pm. At time of posting, shifts are available on Thursday, Saturday or Sunday afternoons. 
 
The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Volunteers work individually or collectively to care for for our dogs. PM Dog Care Team Members work as a team to complete afternoon tasks and to prepare for our dogs' overnight stay at the Animal Centre, and also spend quality time interacting with our dogs.
Minimum Hours 2 / Day
Accessibility Not Accessible - Our Animal Centre is accessible for visitors, but not behind the scenes were volunteers are assigned ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance
Number of Positions Collingwood ; Grey County ; Simcoe County 
 
2 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation - Virtual orientation ; Training is provided - Online and in-person, on-the-job training ; As noted above, training will be required upon joining the team and intermittently in order to progress through the Dog Care Program (ie. through different colour level training in order to interact with dogs of varying colour status based on their behaviours)
Transportation Car required - The GTHS is not located on a direct bus route ; Drive past Walmart and head towards the Town of Blue Mountains on Mountain Road, turn right at the first set of traffic lights (Tenth Line) and the animal centre is the red brick building located on the right side of this dead end road. Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot or along the roadside
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Office Phone 705-445-5204
E-Mail info@gths.ca
Website www.gths.ca
Address & Map
549 10th Line
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 0W1
Mailing Address 549 10th Line 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada L9Y 0W1