Posting Date:

Closing Date:

Role:

Responsibilities:

• Interact with dogs, volunteers, and staff in a respectful and empowering manner.
• Walk dogs safely within the parameters defined by the SPCA Shelter. Encourage positive adoptable behaviours and basic leash skills.
• Participate in skill development workshops as required
• Follow correct protocol for reporting animal behaviour and health
• Consult and debrief with senior dog walking volunteers and SPCA staff regarding challenging dogs and behaviours.

Min. Time Commitment:

• 1 ½ hour orientation/shelter tour.
• 2 hours of basic workshop training
• 1 hour buddy training
• 1 set shift of 2 hrs dog walking per week, six month minimum commitment

Min. Requirements/Qualifications:

• Proficiency speaking English (be able to follow verbal/written direction)
• Physically fit and relatively strong (most dogs are med to large size and full of energy)
• Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or older (children 10 – 16 years old are welcome to join in with their parents or caregivers)
• All volunteers require Photo Identification .

Supervision:

• Dog coordinators on duty evenings and weekends
• Staff on duty mornings
• Volunteers must be comfortable walking independently

Benefits:

• Basic dog walker training
• High level of animal interaction
• Excellent exercise
• Opportunity for leadership volunteer positions in other capacities (Coordinators, Community Advisory Committee, Events Planning etc.)