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).
|
| 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 |
| 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 |