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17 people are interested
Chauffeur Shelter Dogs to Training at Juvenile Hall!
ORGANIZATION: UnChained
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17 people are interested
We're launching a new program at Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall in San Jose, and we need CHAUFFEURS on THURSDAYS from 2:30pm-6:00pm.
UnChained pairs homeless dogs with at-risk youth: the youth learn positive communication and teamwork through teaching the dogs good manners, social skills and basic commands! This training increases the dogs' chances of finding a forever home--dogs with basic skills are 50% more likely to be adopted--while it strengthens the youth's capacity for compassion, responsibility, creativity and bonding. Everyone wins!
GET INVOLVED: If you're interested in volunteering with us, we would love to hear from you! Please fill our our Volunteer Application at: http://www.livingunchained.org/volunteer.htm
CHAUFFEUR ROLE: Our chauffeurs will transport 3 pups from their foster homes to Juvenile Hall, where dogs will be trained by the youth. If you have some knowledge dog training, handling or behavior, and enjoy the open road...then this is a great role for you! Chauffeurs often attend class to lend a hand holding leashes and filling water bowls during class as well. Volunteers who attend class should prepare to enter the facility with an open mind, to withhold judgements and to be sensitive to maintaining confidentiality of the youth they encounter.
TIME COMMITMENT: Chauffeurs transport pups one class day per week, and spend approximately 4 hours volunteering on those days, including 1.5 hours of class. Classes run on an 8 week cycle, and we ask volunteers to commit to 6 months of volunteering.
OTHER: Chauffeur volunteers will need to be able to pass a background check in order to enter the Juvenile Hall facility. This may include fingerprinting or providing additional information such as your birthdate and driver's license number.
More opportunities with UnChained
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About UnChained
Location:
PO BOX 441, SOQUEL, CA 95073, US
Mission Statement
UnChained fosters empathy and respect in at-risk youth through animal advocacy. Our vision is a community where people are capable, inspired and committed to respect, care for and protect all sentient beings, whether they are humans, or animals. Our vision is a community where people teach their peers how to be kind to themselves and to one another. Our vision is a community where the small, young, old, disabled, furry, and feathered are never intentionally harmed by the hands of another human being. Our vision is a community where people are not motivated by money or politics, but motivated by compasssion and empathy to protect and care for those who are unable to protect and care for themselves.
Description
UnChained uses the Canines Teaching Compassion program, an Animal Assisted Therapy (ATT) program, to help to change the lives of kids and save the lives of dogs by matching at-risk youth and shelter dogs together! The youth learn positive communication and interaction with one another through teaching the dogs good manners, social skills and basic commands This training increases the dogs' chances of becoming adopted, while it teaches the youth impulsivity-control, mastery of a skill, future orientation and the value of restorative justice.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
840 Guadalupe ParkwaySan Jose, CA 95131
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Animal Care / Handling
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4 Hours/Week for 6 Months