Pet Therapy
About this opportunity
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Uniting Age Well - Strathdon and other Uniting Age Well locations.
Become a volunteer and bring your good natured and well trained pets to visit our residents. We have 3 separate areas and are looking for someone who is able to visit on a weekly basis.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To bring in pets (mainly dogs) to visit the residents
Skills and Experience:
- Must be able to control their pets
Benefits:
- To see the joy that our residents get when pets come to visit
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *.
- Application form
- Interview
- Reference checks
- Induction session
* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required
Commitment is negotiable/flexible. We would appreciate if someone is able to visit on a weekly basis as we have 3 separate areas.
Type of work- Companionship & Social Support
- Seniors & Aged Care
- Working with Animals
Half hour induction required