Volunteer Posting
Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
March 31, 2015
Position Title:
Commitment:
Accountability:
Pet Visiting Volunteer
2-8 hours a month (minimum 2 hours/month which is one visit)
Reports to Manager of Humane Education and Pet Visiting
Pet Visiting volunteers provide children and youth with special needs, students and seniors with the
opportunity to interact with animals in ways that promote learning and well-being. Volunteers and their
pets or HBSPCA rabbits visit classrooms, student centres, long-term care homes, hospices, and hospitals.
Pet Visitors
 Volunteer(s) with dog(s); the dogs to be assessed for visits at various facilities
 Pet must be a minimum of one year old and have proof of current vaccinations
 Pet must be spayed/neutered and be able to respond to basic commands
 Please visit www.hbspca.com/pet-visiting to view a list of the facilities we currently visit and our
visit schedule
This position will appeal to people who
 Are comfortable working with pet companion animals in the community and among strangers
 Enjoy volunteering independently
 Are available for a minimum of one visit a month
 Appreciate the well-being that animals inspire in people of all ages
Key Responsibilities
 Visit designated facilities at scheduled times
 Acquaint clients with the pet companion animal (name of the animal, age, breed, gender, funny
stories or habits) and answer any other questions they may have
 Engage individuals to meet, touch and interact with the animal
 Monitor and manage the animal's participation and interaction to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both people and animals
Required Skills, Experience and Behaviours
 Successful pass of animal behavioral screening
 Understand basic animal behavior and recognize stress signals in dogs/rabbits
 Able to control pet through verbal command and/or hand signals
 Provide proof of current pet vaccinations annually
 18 years of age or older
 Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
If this position is of interest to you, please join one of two information sessions:
 Saturday April 11th at 11:00 am-noon
 Monday April 13th, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Please RSVP to [email protected] and let us know which date you plan to attend. Volunteer
Application Forms will be available at the session.
Immediate Vacancies (Volunteers take their DOG(S) to and from each visit):
Site
Joseph Brant Wellness House
2160 Itabashi Way, Burlington
Description
Adult day program
Schedule
1st Friday of every month
10:30 am - 11:30am
Orchard Terrace Care Centre
199 Glover Rd., Stoney Creek
Long-term Care home
2nd Monday of every month
9:30 am - 1030am
Pine Villa
490 Highway #8, Stoney Creek
Long-term Care Home
2nd Friday of every month
2:00 pm - 3:00pm
Interval House
630 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton
Women’s shelter: women age 16
years+ with or without children.
3rd Friday of every month
4:00 pm - 5:00pm
Ridgeview Long Term Care
385 Highland Rd W, Stoney Creek
Long-term Care Home
4th Monday of every month
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Immediate Vacancies (Volunteers take a HBSPCA rabbit to and from each visit):
Site
Wellington Park Care Centre
802 Hager Ave, Burlington
Macassa Lodge
701 Upper Sherman Ave.
Hamilton
St. Elizabeth’s Villa
391 Rymal Road West
Heritage Green
353 Isaac Brock Dr. Stoney Creek
Description
Long-term Care Home
NB Volunteers require Flu and TB
Shots
Long-term Care Home
Schedule
1st Tuesday of every month
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A retirement home
3rd Tuesday of every month
10:30 am - 11:30 am
3rd Thursday of every month
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Long-term Care Home
1st, 2nd Monday every month
10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Hamilton/Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HBSPCA) is a charitable
animal welfare organization. Programs protect animals from people, care for abused and neglected
animals in our companion animal hospital, kennels and foster homes, and promote responsible pet
ownership. Approximately 2,000 animals are adopted every year.
Please visit www.hbspca.com and discover the miracles that happen every day at the HBSPCA.
Charitable Registration #: 11923 6750 RR001