Pet Education Instructor

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QUICK OVERVIEW

Most Human Shelters do not allow pets. Leaving an unsheltered pet owner to have to decide between shelter and their best furry friend. PalsNPets offers pet supportive services to human shelters so people with pets on the streets can enter shelters together! One of our supportive programs onsite in human shelters is Pet Education. This class is a space where unsheltered pet owners can seek help when dealing with difficult issues with their pets or needing help with how to care for their pets.

IMPACT

This is a wonderful program to volunteer for if you are excited to help end homelessness for both people and pets! You will work directly with sheltered residents and their sheltered pets onsite at one of our homeless shelter partner locations. You will get support in educating people on how to properly care for their pets, why pets are so special in all our lives, and connect each pet owner with needed resources such as veterinary care and pet food and supplies.

VOLUNTEER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting pet owners with online curriculum

may involve ordering pet food and supplies online

may involve research on local mobile vets, gathering pricing, and coordinating and scheduling vet services for your shelter site.

No teaching experience required will train but a plus. Enthusiastic in front of the group, creative, and willing to bring new ideas and suggestions as you see may fit better.

comfortable working independently

Must love all kinds of pets and be comfortable around different kinds of pet owner skills

Time Commitments

Meeting with PalsNPets staff each week to train before each class

Attending one shelter a week or more depending on how involved you would like to be.

2 hours in-person onsite, and 3 hours remote

minimum 6-month commitment

Conducting a 1-hour pet education class off a PowerPoint slide.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be over 18 years of age

Have two (2) character references dated within the past 12 months

Be able to commit to a minimum of five (5) hours per week

Have demonstrated knowledge in basic academic areas such as math, sciences, and English

Must love pets

Basic knowledge of pet care

Must pass a background check

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://www.laworks.com/health-and-safety.

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