Do you have a passion for finances and helping people create a budget? Are you interested in learning how to facilitate financial literacy workshops with materials that will be provided to you? If so, please read the workshop description below. 

"Costs keep rising and money doesn’t stretch. People in your communities are struggling to stay housed, are deciding between buying food or paying for vital medicines, and are scared. Speaking with a knowledgeable, empathetic person can help people create a plan to move forward in a positive way. This interactive workshop will help you learn to work through a budget with someone and help them find resources and use various strategies to manage their finances."

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

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.  
Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of dogs’ health and welfare
  • Prepare and provide medication, supper and clean water as required or instructed
  • Maintain clean and organized kennels (inside and outside)
  • Sweep and mop dog kennels’ and Animal Equipment Room’s floors
  • Deep clean kennels inside and outside for dogs that leave the Animal Centre (adopted, foster care, etc.)
  • Clean up after dogs (stoop and scoop) in the kennel area and outdoors, as appropriate
  • Oversee any cleaning and tidying resulting from own interactions with dogs
  • Dispose of garbage and recyclables

•  Assist in the maintenance of dogs’ physical and mental well-being
  • Interact with dogs for walks, training and socialization
  • Bathe / groom dogs
  • Reinforce behaviours that make dogs more adoptable
  • Disinfect any dog toys used for Enrichment
  • Create treats / food puzzles
  • Wash up dirty dog dishes and assist with laundry (washing, drying and folding linens), based on Enrichment activities undertaken
  • Ensure dogs are safe and secure

• Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
• Use online Contact List & Schedule to reflect any absences and to coordinate shift coverage

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Being a S2F volunteer is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. Shape Canadian children's futures for the better by being a friend and a teammate. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. Volunteer and use your skills to help break the cycle of child poverty!

Details:

- Jan to May

- 30-40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)

- flexible timing, between 3:30-6:30pm EST

- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group

- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths

- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programming If you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/be25fdc6-0bcf-499d-985c-39ad7ab41575

Please note while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.

• • Helping with hockey skills development including - skating, passing, shooting and all hockey related skills
  • Assisting with putting on hockey equipment before game and removing after game
  • Without extra support these hockey players with special needs would not be able to learn to play or participate in hockey

Reporting to the Humane Education Specialist, the Pet Bereavement Volunteer is responsible for co-hosting a monthly Pet Bereavement Group, in partnership with Hospice Georgian Triangle, to support pet owners come to terms with the loss of their pet and to facilitate the sharing of pet ownership experiences in an empathetic environment. 

• Session preparation:
  • Collect GTHS signage, documentation and any other supplies required from Animal Centre
  • Ensure venue is clean, tidy and welcoming for attendee’s arrival

• Session wrap-up:
• Tidy venue
• Return GTHS property to Animal Centre, as appropriate
• Co-host Group with Hospice Georgian Triangle by assisting with planned activities and discussions
• Hospice Georgian Triangle will lead and plan sessions, GTHS volunteers will provide support and friendly, non-judgemental, and empathetic connection for group participants
• Promote additional GTHS programs and services, as appropriate

• Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures