Pet Visitor Volunteer (Elliott Community (The))

Pet Visitor Volunteer

(Elliott Community (The))

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Position ID: V-GUE0069

Last Modified: 21 Mar 2022

Last Full Update: 21 Mar 2022

Opportunity Details

Contact

Kim Barfoot, Resident Engagement Coordinator, The Elliott Community; Phone: 519-822-0491 ext 2103; Fax: 519-822-5658; Email: kbarfoot@elliottcommunity.org

Duties

- To provide an opportunity for residents to interact and bond with animals
- Check in with Recreationist or designate prior to beginning visits
- Introduce yourself and your pet to the residents
- Allow opportunities for resident to pet/handle the animal (as appropriate)
- Only visit residents who have indicated an interest in having pet visits
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Comfortable interacting with seniors
- Patient, kind and positive
- Enjoy being part of a team and working effectively with others
- Pet must be obedient and have a high tolerance for human contact
- Pet must have current immunization records
- Small to medium sized dogs with medium to low energy

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being

Benefits

- Allows those unable to have their own pets the opportunity to interact with animals
- Spend time with your pet while assisting in the community
- Give the residents the joy of spending time with an animal

Ages

14 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with limited mobility

Areas of Interest

Animal Services ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Health Care ; Senior's Activity Support

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Customer Service

Commitment Length

Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group

Minimum Hours

1 / Week

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
Friday: Morning, Afternoon
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon

Seasons

Year Round

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Location

The Elliott Community

Number of Positions

Guelph

10 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going

Transportation

Near public transit