JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Companionship Volunteer

GOAL: The goal of the Project Companionship Volunteer is to bring the joy of animals to people who no longer have the ability to enjoy an animal companion on a day-to-day basis. This position is a win-win situation for all involved; the residents love to have animals to visit, the volunteers get great satisfaction, and the animals get a chance to be out of their kennels and in a social environment.

SUPERVISOR: Team Captain and/or Volunteer Coordinator

TIME COMMITMENT: At least once per month (approx. 3 hrs) for a minimum of six months.

AVAILABLE TIMES: At this time, most Project Companionship visits are scheduled on weekdays. Times vary for mornings and afternoons.

DUTIES: Project Companionship volunteers first come to the shelter to select a pet with an appropriate temperament for a care facility. To choose an animal, it is best that you spend some time getting to know it. Once the animal is chosen, you will be taking it to a nursing home or other type of care facility to visit with the residents and staff at that facility.

TRAINING: Completion of Volunteer Orientation. Additional training will be given by the Team Captain and/or the Volunteer Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have the ability to work well with both people and animals, a strong desire to learn as much as possible about the emotional and physical needs of a wide variety of animals, must be sensitive to the special needs of some of the residents you will be visiting. MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE.

If you are interested, please request an application or call our Volunteer Coordinator at 524-1590, ext. 210.