About the Position | |
Position # | 3164 |
Organization | ElderDog South Vancouver Island Pawds |
Position | Dog Walkers - Saanich Peninsula |
Location | Saanich Peninsula |
Impact Statement | ElderDog is a 100% volunteer-run organization whose mandate is to support seniors who are experiencing challenges affecting the care of their canine companions.To carry out our work, we depend on the commitment and dedication of volunteers and the guidance of our strong leadership team. |
Description |
MUST LOVE DOGS! MUST LOVE WALKING DOGS! ElderDog is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated,committed adults to support seniors living on the Saanich peninsula who need help walking their dogs. Walking dogs is an integral part of ElderDog’s mission to “help keep love in the home”. As the need in your community continues to grow, we need more volunteers to help us provide this essential service, and the need is especially high in East Saanich. Soon after you start walking an ElderDog, you’ll realize the difference you’re making in the life of both the dog and their human companion. Not only are you helping to ensure the health and well-being of a cherished pet, for some of our more isolated seniors, seeing you might be the social highlight of their day. Many of our volunteers and seniors even forge special, long-term friendships! |
Training Details | ElderDog provides orientation videos and materials, with ongoing support provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and Dog Care Support Coordinators. |
Working Conditions | Match yourself to the right dog, in the right location, at the right time and day, for you. You apply to become an ElderDog walker, and once you’ve been approved, you’ll receive a weekly email about the ElderDogs who need walking and you choose who, when, where and for how long you’d like to walk. |
Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
Timing | Anytime |
Time Detail | One hour per week commitment |
Age | 19+ |
Ideal for | An Individual |
Transportation | On a bus route |
Area(s) of Interest | Animals/Pets, Senior Services |
Skill(s) | Customer Service, Accountability, Empathy, Respect, Self-Motivation |
How to Apply | |
Application Link: | |
Application File: | |
Website | http://www.elderdog.ca |
Send an Email Message | |
Contact | Olivia |
Address | x Saanich Peninsula, x |
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