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7 people are interested
Pet Companion (Salem/Keizer)
ORGANIZATION: Shangri-La
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7 people are interested
ABOUT SHANGRI-LA
Shangri-La is a non-profit human services organization serving adults with disabilities and disadvantages so they may recognize and achieve their potential. We aim to create communities where all people are accepted for their abilities and celebrated for their achievements.
PET COMPANION
The Pet Companion will provide enrichment through visits with their pet to Shangri-La homes for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness.
- Must be at least 15 years of age, 18 years of age is ideal, to volunteer independently. Volunteers 10-14 can volunteer with a parent or guardian.
- Dogs must sit, stay, come when called, respond to its name, react appropriately to other animals and walk well on a leash.
- Cats/bunnies must be comfortable being handled by multiple people and comfortable with other animals.
- All pets must have proof of current vaccinations.
*This opportunity is available in Salem/Keizer and Newport.
More opportunities with Shangri-La
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Shangri-La
Location:
4080 Reed Rd #150, Salem, OR 97302, US
Mission Statement
Serving people with disabilities and disadvantages so they may recognize and achieve their full potential.
Description
Shangri-La is an Oregon-based non-profit that provides services and supports to people with disabilities or disadvantages so they may recognize and achieve their full potential. We aim to create communities where all people are accepted for their abilities and celebrated for their accomplishments.
Shangri-La provides services in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Lincoln and Lane counties. Volunteer opportunities vary by location. Please see individual volunteer opportunities for specific location.
If there are no active volunteer opportunities listed below, please visit Shangri-La's website to sign-up for Volunteer Need Notifications for your area: http://www.shangrilaoregon.org/Home/Volunteer/
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Salem, Oregon AreaSalem, OR 97302
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Animal Therapy
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible! We'll work with your schedule.