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20 people are interested
TOUCH Therapy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Support Dogs, Inc.
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20 people are interested
The TOUCH (Therapy of Unique Canine Helpers) Program certifies volunteers and their own dogs to visit facilities in which the patients or residents can benefit from a visit with a well-trained canine. Experience has also shown that family and facility staff also benefit from the TOUCH visits in the facility.
The TOUCH Program is not breed specific. The dogs are accepted based on their temperament and their willingness to be touched and interact with people. Currently, the TOUCH Program has dogs ranging from teacup breeds, to Great Danes, Bull Mastiffs, and all breeds, mixes, and sizes in between.
To qualify for the TOUCH Program, all dogs must complete and pass a temperament evaluation. To be eligible for an evaluation, the following requirements must be met:
- Dog must be between 2 and 10 years of age.
- Handlers must be 18-years-of-age or older.
- Dogs must have completed an adult basic obedience class with their handler.
- Handlers must have had the dog in their possession for at least one year.
- Dog may not have received any type of protection- or aggression-based training.
Once the evaluation is complete, the volunteer can choose which class segment(s) to take in order to become certified to visit adults, children, or both.
More opportunities with Support Dogs, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Support Dogs, Inc.
Location:
10955 Linpage Place, St. Louis, MO 63132, US
Mission Statement
Support Dogs, Inc is a nonprofit assistance dog provider that is dedicated to helping people achieve mobility and independence through assistance dogs at no cost to them.
Description
Support Dogs provides service dogs to people who need assistance with mobility tasks. In addition, Support Dogs certifies people and their own dogs to do pet assisted therapy in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10955 Linpage PlaceSaint Louis, MO 63132
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Therapy Dogs,
- Pass evaluation and omplete a series of class