Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society (CAAWLS)

Health and Wellness Animal Services Children, Youth, Family Indigenous LGBTQ+ Older Adults Seniors Special Events and Festivals
Suite 398, 11007 Jasper Avenue Edmonton AB T5K 0K6
www.caawls.org

Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society (CAAWLS) is an Edmonton based registered charity dedicated to improving mental wellness through the power of the human–animal bond. We specialize in offering Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), where certified wellness dogs and their volunteer handlers create safe and meaningful moments of care by delivering programs that support individuals across diverse communities. Our mission is to improve the mental wellness of people by Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) through the human-animal bond.

At CAAWLS we:
- Recruit and certify wellness animals
- Recruit and train volunteers with qualified animals
- Facilitate ongoing AAI programs with various facilities in our community
- Provide services to assist new facilities in creating and sustaining their own AAI programs

Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Board President
Board Member
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Remote) Are you a passionate leader who believes in the power of the human–animal bond to change lives? Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society (CAAWLS) is…
6-10 hours / monthly
Two-year renewable term.
Volunteer Board Secretary
Administration / Board Member
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Remote) Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping your community? Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society (CAAWLS) is seeking…
6-10 hours / monthly
Two-year renewable term.
Volunteer Board Treasurer
Board Member / Treasurer
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Remote) Do you have a head for numbers and a heart for animals and community well-being? Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society (CAAWLS) is seeking a Vol…
6-10 hours / monthly
Two-year renewable term.