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Humane Education Volunteer

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.

Based on Humane Education Volunteers’ skill set and chosen course / club, they may support this important GTHS program at our Collingwood Animal Centre and/or in the community and/or virtually. The majority of our programming takes place onsite at our Animal Centre.

Description

Reporting to and supporting the Humane Education Specialist, Humane Education Volunteers assist and engage youth aged between 7-17 enrolled in a range of GTHS after-school programs. The youth age group supported will depend on the course / club the HE Volunteer selects.

Time Commitment

8 consecutive weeks’ commitment from February 2025 is required (dates will be provided at time of application or enquiry). Volunteers will be expected to arrive 15 minutes before and stay approximately 15 minutes after the club / course session time.

Roles and Responsibilities

Winter programing includes the following clubs and courses, and available volunteer opportunities are outlined at the bottom of this webpage:

Craft Club on Mondays from 4.30-5.30pm – Ages 7-14
Youth Club on Mondays from 5.45-6.45pm – Ages 12-16
After School Club on Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm – Ages 7-11
Junior Vets of Tomorrow II on Tuesdays 5.45-6.45pm – Ages 11-15

Roles and responsibilities will depend on the club / course selected, and may include:

Assisting the Humane Education Coordinator to run the program
Helping to create a fun, encouraging learning environment
Live videoing and explanation of Animal Centre activities (tour, Q&A)
Making animal related crafts
Engaging, supervising and working with children to direct their activities
Ensuring animals are being handled compassionately
Answering questions that arise

Qualifications

18 years of age or older
Access to transportation
Vulnerable persons police check
Teaching 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 (which may include at-risk youth) in a professional and informed manner
Follow GTHS Confidentiality Policy and maintain strict confidentiality about students’ 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

Working Conditions: As appropriate, HE Volunteers will be trained by a Dog Care Coordinator or designate before handling any GTHS dogs during programming

Positions currently available

We’re looking for volunteers to join our Humane Education Team to impact the youth of today, who will be the pet owners and animal care workers of the future. Available opportunities include: Monday’s Craft Club (4.30-5.30pm, ages 7-14) or Youth Club (5.45-6.45pm ages 12-16), or Tuesday’s After School Club (4.30-5.30pm, ages 7-11)) or Junior Vets of Tomorrow II (5.45-6.45pm, ages 11-15)

All applications are acknowledged, so please check your email inbox (and junk/spam folder) for a response.

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Humane Education Volunteer

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