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37 people are interested
Assist Training Therapy Dogs
ORGANIZATION: Animal Assisted Therapy Services
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37 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to assist in our training classes for owners and their dogs striving to become AaTs Credentialed Therapy Teams.
While training to take the Public Access Test, volunteers will play act roles for class participants. These may include being a "crowd" the dog must walk through, accepting grooming, staying seated during greetings between humans, leaving food dropped from a restaurant table on the floor, etc.
Volunteers must be 14 years and older.
More opportunities with Animal Assisted Therapy Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Animal Assisted Therapy Services
Location:
4 Oxford Road, Building D, Milford, CT 06460, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Animal Assisted Therapy Services is to provide adults and children with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities the opportunity to experience the power of the unique human/animal bond thus promoting lifelong health and wellness. Animal Assisted Therapy Services is dedicated to training, research, and education in this emerging field of Recreational Therapy.
Description
Animal Assisted Therapy Services provides both canine and equine assisted therapy for adults and children who have experienced trauma, or have cognitive or physical disabilities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Animal Assisted Therapy Services4 Oxford RoadBuilding DMilford, CT 06460
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Professional Development
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- One hour weekly
- Must enjoy animals. Good theatrical skills. Outgoing personality. Mature.