Dog Care: Evening Let-out Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Opportunity Details: Dog Care: Evening Let-out Volunteer
Contact | Joanna Chardola, Team Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 220; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
Duties | Dog Care Volunteers work with puppies and dogs of all sizes, shapes and backgrounds (stray, surrendered, neglected, abused, healthy, recovering from surgery…). The Evening Dog Let-Out role is integral to caring for our canine residents, to ensure they are safe for the night. Annually our Cat and Dog Care Teams care for approximately 1500 animals onsite at our Animal Centre. DescriptionReporting to the Dog Care Coordinator, Evening Let-Out Volunteers come onsite at 8pm to let each dog into their outside pen for an evening bathroom break and ensure they have fresh water and an evening treat. They are also responsible for closing down the kennels properly and ensuring all dogs are safe and settled. Time CommitmentApproximately 1 hour per week from 8pm to 9pm. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required. Roles and Responsibilities
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More Info Link | https://gths.ca/volunteer/evening-let-out-volunteer/ |
Benefits | Meet like-minded people, interact with dogs and puppies. Keeping active, supporting a good cause, AGM Voting rights after 90 days, First in line to adopt, Volunteer events, volunteer recognition, volunteer newsletter and internal Facebook group access |
Clients | Dogs of all ages and temperaments, usually medium to large in size (and support teammates) |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; 18 years of age minimum A commitment to animal welfare Confident, gentle and kind with dogs Dog experience is required Self motivated Reliable and responsible Ability to follow protocol |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/ |
Interaction Level | Solitary |
Accessibility | Not Accessible |
Location | Collingwood |
Number of Positions | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
Police Check | Not Required |
Start Date | On or after 10 Jul 2025 |
Referrals | 0 |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
info@gths.ca | |
Website | www.gths.ca |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |