Humane Education Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Opportunity Details: Humane Education Volunteer
| Contact | Adrienne Thorp, Volunteer Program Supervisor, Georgian Triangle Humane Society; Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 230; Email: volunteer@gths.ca | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duties | Overview & Impact: The Humane Education Program is an excellent way to connect with youth in our community and teach them about empathy, compassion and responsible pet ownership by focusing on the human-animal bond. In 2023, 4000 youth participated in the Humane Education Program - building skills in social and emotional development. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include:
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| More Info Link | https://gths.ca/volunteer/humane-education-extracurricular-programs/ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Keeping active, impacting youth and pet owners / animal industry workers of tomorrow, 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 access | ||||||||||||||||||
| Clients | Children aged anywhere between 7 and 17, based on club/course chosen to support as a volunteer | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||||||||||||||||||
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Areas of Interest | Youth Engagement | ||||||||||||||||||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; QUALIFICATIONS: • 18 years of age or older • Access to transportation • Vulnerable persons police check • Teaching or coaching experience of any kind is an asset • Enjoy craft making (relevant if signing up to support the After School Club or Craft Club) • Comfortable working within a team and independently • Excellent communication skills • Attention to detail • Passionate and patient • Interested in helping youth learn and develop skills • Ability to engage with students and at-risk youth in a professional and informed manner • Follow GTHS Confidentiality Policy and maintain strict confidentiality about students’ and at-risk youths’ background and/or personal information • Willingness to learn about animal welfare • Ability to promote compassion and empathy for all living things • Committed to the vision, mission and values of the GTHS Work Conditions If appropriate, HE Volunteers must be trained by a Dog Care Coordinator or designate before handling GTHS dogs during any and all programming |
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| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) ; 8 consecutive weeks’ commitment is required (fall dates will be provided at time of application or enquiry). Programming generally takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with sessions running from 4.30-5.30pm and from 5.45-6.45pm. Volunteers will be expected to arrive 15 minutes before and stay approximately 15 minutes after the once-a-week session they sign-up to support. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group | ||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Hours | 1.5 / Week | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accessibility | Not Accessible - Our Animal Centre is accessible for visitors, but not behind the scenes were volunteers are assigned | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood L9Y 0W1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Positions | Collingwood ; Grey County ; Simcoe County 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
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| Training | Orientation - Virtual orientation ; All new volunteers complete an onboarding process which includes a virtual orientation and a tour of the GTHS Animal Centre. Training for the position is not required as activities are structured and volunteers are there to support and use their youth/people/supervision skills | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Required | ||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Requirements | A vulnerable sector police check is required due to interacting with youth | ||||||||||||||||||
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |