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. Annually, more than 4000 youth participate 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

See ‘Positions currently available’ below for actual vacancies and dates. 8 weeks’ commitment (usually consecutive weeks, excluding Statutory Holidays). Specified shift times include arrival 15 minutes before and ending approximately 15 minutes after the club / program session time.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

Assisting the Humane Education Specialist 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 Sector 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 and 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: A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check must be supplied and Customer Service training must be completed before commencing any HE Volunteer duties. As appropriate, HE Volunteers must be trained by a Dog Care Coordinator or designate and complete the ‘Fear Free Shelter Program’ before handling any GTHS dogs.

Positions currently available

Impact the youth of today who will be the pet owners and animal care workers of the future. If you’re confident around children, and are looking for ways to support community members AND get your ‘cat fix’ – look no further!

Please apply today to assist with our future programming – dates and more information will be provided upon request.

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

Humane Education Volunteer

Description

Time Commitment

Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Positions currently available

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