Volunteer Therapy Dog Handler
Help us handle our therapy dogs during therapy sessions
Project Details
What we need
- Join our therapy dog training session and learn how to handle our therapy dogs
- Optional*: Pick up therapy dogs to and from locations between Hong Kong Island and KowloonTransport therapy dogs to thearpy sessions
- Drivers will be driving with their own cars (must have valid driving licence)
- Our therapy schedules vary per month, it will mostly be weekday evenings and Saturdays AM/PM/ full day
- We are flexible on the volunteer arrangements, feel free to apply and share your availability!
Background
We are looking for volunteer therapy dog handlers who are willing to lead therapy dogs sessions, *bonus/optional: transport our therapy dogs to and from therapy sessions (between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon).
What we have
Volunteers will get to meet our therapy dogs, be a part of our therapy dog team to serve SEN children , elderly, as well as at risk youth at youth hostels. We will provide dog handling training and dog training tips for volunteers.
Why this is important
Volunteer drivers can allow us and our therapy dogs to reach a wider audience at various locations, to provide more therapy services for those in need.
Project Period
30 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
Location
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Team Project
You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.
Requirements
Time
8 hours in total
Skills
- Driving
Experience Level
- Open to all
- Students
- Some experience
- Extensive experience
Language
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- English
Age Range
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About the Organization
Rise Wise Foundation Limited
https://www.risewise.com.hk
Causes
What we do
Our mission is to provide support to grassroots children with SEN and their families in HK. We specialize in providing behavior therapy, sports therapy and animal assisted intervention to help support SEN children's individual needs.
Volunteer Therapy Dog Handler
8 hours in total, 2 months
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