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1 person is interested
Volunteer with your PUP: Join the PIT PAWS Team and Make Every Traveler's Day Brighter
ORGANIZATION: Pittsburgh International Airport Volunteer Ambassadors
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1 person is interested
Do you and your certified therapy dog love bringing smiles and comfort to others? We’re looking for friendly, outgoing therapy dog teams to join our PIT PAWS program and help make traveling a more joyful experience for passengers.
PIT PAWS - PUPS Alleviating Worry and Stress - is Pittsburgh
International Airport’s Volunteer Therapy Dog Program.
- Help create a PAWSitive environment at PIT Airport!
- Show off your furry friend
- Join a passionate community of fellow dog lovers
- Promote the airport and PIT PAWS program
Requirements:
- Certified therapy dog teams (must be registered through Alliance of Therapy Dogs)
- Pups must be friendly, approachable, and love meeting new people
- Available to commit to twice per month.
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About Pittsburgh International Airport Volunteer Ambassadors
Location:
PO Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA 15231, US
Mission Statement
To help relieve the stress and enhance the traveling experience for international visitors to Pittsburgh, members of the U.S. Military and their families, and any traveler or guest who needs assistance.
Description
Pittsburgh International Airport Ambassadors are volunteers from the community who donate their time to provide courteous and friendly assistance and provide a warm welcome to visitors. Ambassadors can make things simple in a busy airport. Ambassadors are what Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania are all about.
- Meet and greet passengers and visitors
- Help passengers and visitors by directing them to the appropriate personnel
- Answer questions and provide information about Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania
- Serve as translators in special circumstances
- Assist travelers with special needs
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Pittsburgh International Airport1000 Airport Blvd.Pittsburgh, PA 15231
(40.5025 ,-80.1922 )
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 visits per month
- The team (handler and dog) can demonstrate ability to work well with people and be willing to assist others. All PIT PAWS volunteer teams must be registered by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.