Therapy Dog Unit Member
(St. John Ambulance, Cobourg, Northumberland Training Centre)
Position ID: V-NLD0333
Last Modified: 19 Jan 2022
Last Full Update: 01 May 2018
Opportunity Details: Therapy Dog Unit Member
| Contact | Amy Turcotte, Branch Administrator; Phone: (Business) 905-372-0564; Email: Northumberland.branch@on.sja.ca |
| Duties | Visit regularly with your dog (visits about 1 hour in length) at an assigned seniors' residence, nursing home, or other facility in Northumberland County from Port Hope to Brighton to Campbellford area; meet and greet the public at community events ranging from fairs and festivals to parades and fundraisers |
| Benefits | Unique opportunity to share your friendly, gentle, well-mannered dog with those who could benefit from a friendly visit and canine companionship. A fulfilling, enriching volunteer experience. |
| Clients | Seniors, hospital patients, children, challenged adults and children |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Friend / Penpal |
| Skills/Experience | Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Working with Children ; A friendly, gentle, well mannered dog and an engaging owner |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Location | Northumberland County |
| Number of Positions | Northumberland County: 25 individual(s) 25 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Dog must be at least one year of age and can be of any breed or breeds (except Pitbull breeds banned in Ontario). Dog must be owned by the person wishing to visit with it for at least 6 months prior to application. |
Agency Details: St. John Ambulance, Cobourg, Northumberland Training Centre
| Office Phone | 905-434-7800 |
| durham@sja.ca | |
| Website | www.sja.ca |
| Address & Map | 700 D'Arcy St Bldg 19, North Door Cobourg, ON Canada K9A 5T3 |
| Mailing Address | 64 Colborne St E Oshawa, ON Canada L1G 1L9 |