Activities involved
Animal Care
Skills required
Requirements:
- Intervention Record Check (formerly known as Child Welfare Check)
- Interview
- Other
- Police Check
- References
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Signed Waiver; Confidentiality Form; Medical Form; Expectations & Responsibilities Form (all located in application); WHMIS/OHS Awarness
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
Do you love animals? Become an Animal Care Volunteer!
53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB, T8G 2C4
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3 months min; 6 months+ preferred
(IMPORTANT! If you are applying, please check your spam mailbox, or email: Volunteer@dreamcatcherassociation.com) Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy is located on a beautiful 40-acre ranch just 15 mins East of Sherwood Park. Our ranch is home to a variety of rescue farm animals who have been carefully selected and screened to work alongside our Registered Psychologists & Social Workers provide unique therapy services to our community. Our top priority is the ethical treatment and quality care of our animals; which is why we are recruiting for reliable, dedicated, and passionate volunteers to help with animal care duties. Year-round, our volunteers provide our animals with the care and enrichment they need for their overall health and wellbeing. It takes a village to care for a farm of animals, so, teamwork is key! Additional Information: Animals we have on-site: horses, mini horses, donkey/mini donkey, goats, sheep, chickens and a cat! Duties include: feeding animals, cleaning coops, shelters, and outdoor pens, collecting and washing eggs, administering medications and supplements, and various irregular animal care duties. Age Requirements: Age 14+ to volunteer without a parent/guardian. Please inquire if you would like to volunteer with children under 12. Shift Scheduling: - Shifts needed Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling available. - All shifts are primarily outdoors (in all weather conditions). - All volunteers will complete a min of 2 shadow shifts with ability to request more. - Animal care shifts are independent except for shadow shifts and some extra care duties. - Shifts typically take a min of 1.5-2 hours to complete unless you wish to spend more time. - We request that volunteers are able to commit to at least 2 shifts per month (approx. 3-4 hours per month). - Rurally located, reliable transportation is a must. If you enjoy working as part of a team but also independently, have a love for animals, are not afraid to get dirty and enjoy moderate physical work, then this position is for you! If you are interested in volunteering with us, please email: volunteer@dreamcatcherassociation.com For more information about our volunteer opportunities, check out our website here: https://www.dreamcatcherassociation.com/getinvolved.html
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
- Give back to your community - Connect with nature, animals & like-minded people - Support a local business/charity - Mental & physical health benefits - Appreciation BBQs, gifts, & activities - Enhance resume/CV - Professional reference/letters - Animal handler training, horse competency training, & learn about animal assisted interventions - Free WHMIS & OHS Awareness training - Potential to become a paid staff
Activities involved
Animal Care
Skills required
Requirements:
- Intervention Record Check (formerly known as Child Welfare Check)
- Interview
- Other
- Police Check
- References
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Signed Waiver; Confidentiality Form; Medical Form; Expectations & Responsibilities Form (all located in application); WHMIS/OHS Awarness
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth