Volunteer Therapy Pet Team Leader
Volunteer Therapy Pet Team Leader
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Job Description
He aha te tranga About the role:
Animalassisted therapy has been shown to promote emotional wellbeing and contact with gentle animals provides comfort and helps people to be happier. Hato Hone St John has developed a programme to share animal companions within local rest homes hospitals and schools within the local community.
Therapy Pets is a voluntary programme that enhances the lives of others and we need your help! We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to become a Therapy Pet Team Leader for our Dunedin team. You will work alongside an existing and experienced Team Leader in this role.
You will:
- Provide support and mentoring to the team of Therapy Pet Volunteers
- Recruit new volunteers match volunteers and their pets with suitable facilities
- Liaise with facilities visited by volunteers
- Monthly reporting and liaising with local St John
- Organising recognition events and team connects
Please note this is an unpaid voluntary position.
Qualifications :
Ko wai koe About you:
This role is flexible and can work around your availability ideally you will be able to commit at least 23 hours per week. You have the option of joining the Therapy Pet volunteers with your pet but this is not mandatory.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Excellent communication skills an empathetic personality and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others
- Previous team management experience
- Administration experience
- Love of animals (experience working with animals is a plus)
- Competent computer skills
- Over 18 years of age
- Clean criminal record
Additional Information :
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Click Im interested above/below.
For further information please contact Gemma Bardsley at for a confidential discussion.
At Hato Hone St John we embrace diversity welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities and were committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
E phiritia nei e mtou te whnau o Hato Hone St John ng rereketanga o ia tngata ki te haramai. E whinatia e mtou i ng whakaaro rereke kia mahi pai i roto i ng hpori katoa. Ko ta mtou nei haepapa kia hangaia ttahi huru mwai m ttou kia mahi haumaru ai.
If you need accommodations for accessibility please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesnt match the job description perfectly. If youre excited and think you have what it takes we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesnt align 100. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a krero.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Casual
Employment Type
Casual
