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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; dates will be provided at time of application or enquiry. Shifts are a maximum of 1.5 hours each week (per selected program), commencing at 4.15pm or 5.30pm, ending at approximately 5.30pm or 7pm.  
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities will depend on the club / course 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 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.

Please apply to assist with our spring programming needs on Monday: Youth Club (shift from 5.30-7pm). Ideal applicants are also interested in assisting with future semesters’ programming.

All applications are acknowledged, so please check your email inbox (and junk/spam folder) for a response.
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Our vision: We envision a community that is compassionate and caring towards pets and each other.

Our Mission: We offer innovative programs and compassionate services that support the well-being of pets and people.

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Georgian Triangle Humane Society
549 Tenth Line
Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 0W1

705.445.5204

info@gths.ca

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday
10am – 4pm
Open for Walk-in Adoptions every day
12 – 4pm

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