Therapy Dog Handler
(St John Ambulance, Barrie Simcoe Muskoka, First Aid Training)
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Position ID: V-MID0194
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 01 Nov 2023
Opportunity Details: Therapy Dog Handler
| Contact | St. John Ambulance; Phone: (Business) 705 726-0991 * Toll Free 800-269-0968; Fax: 705-726-3246; Email: yorksimcoemuskoka@sja.ca |
| Duties | Volunteers visit seniors' centres, hospitals and schools with properly evaluated dogs, no less than 1 year old, providing residents and patients the companionship of a pet. |
| Clients | Seniors, children |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Friend / Penpal ; Senior's Activity Support |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) - 2 year + |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 60 / Year |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Unknown - Most locations are fully accessible |
| Location | Simcoe County and Muskoka District - Various Locations |
| Number of Positions | Muskoka District ; Simcoe County |
| Training | Orientation ; Scheduled training - 3 months or 10 visits with a trained handler |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; VC - Muskoka District ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay |
Agency Details: St John Ambulance, Barrie Simcoe Muskoka, First Aid Training
| Office Phone | 705-726-0991 |
| yorksimcoemuskoka@sja.ca | |
| Website | www.sja.ca/en |
| Address & Map | Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7 |
| Mailing Address | Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie Canada L4N 6S7 |