Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
Dog Walkers
Kelowna, BC
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Ongoing
Dog Care Support Volunteer Volunteers involved in dog care support help us “keep love in the home” by assisting older adults with basic dog care so that they can stay together as long as possible. Most often, this involves dog walking but also could include: - driving a dog to a vet or groomer appointment - helping out with basic grooming such as brushing or bathing - delivering dog food from our dog food bank - helping with eye or ear cleaning - any dog care activity with which an older person needs a bit of extra help These activities may seem simple to volunteers but they mean the world of difference to someone who needs help. Very often, it means the difference between someone being able to keep or give up their beloved companion. Time commitment: depends on volunteer availability. We only ask that the commitment is reliable and consistent.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteers gain experience in supporting older adults, animal care, communication, reliability, and community service. Depending on the activities they perform, they may develop skills in dog handling, transportation coordination, basic grooming, and working one-on-one with seniors. The role offers flexible, meaningful volunteer experience and the rewarding opportunity to help older people keep their beloved canine companions at home.
Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families