Position Details
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Animal-Assisted Therapy Volunteer |
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CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health
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To advance the mental health of infants, children, adolescents and their families through excellent clinical practice, helath promotion, education, research and advocacy. |
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Description: |
In this position the volunteer animal/handler team will provide therapeutic enhancement to programs and services offered to our clients. Animal-Assisted Therapies are adjuncts that focus on helping children and adolescents through interactions with a skilled animal, a person who is skilled in human - animal interactions and a professional mental health practioner. | |
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Volunteers Required: |
3
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Skills and Experience: |
The animal/handler team must have the appropriate skills and aptitudes as determined by screening guidelines set by the Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta and /or the Chimo Project. Proof of certification will be required.
The animal must be in good health, well groomed and free of parasites.
The animal/handler team must have the desire, flexibility and patience to work with these high needs children and teens. |
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Other Language Required: |
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Requirements: |
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Training Provided: |
Certification required through the Chimo Project, the Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta or the Delta Society
Orientation to CASA provided by CASA staff. |
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Benefits to Volunteer: |
The volunteer team will enjoy their time at CASA and gain personal satisfaction knowing they are making a difference in the life of a child or adolescent. |
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Contact: |
Barbara Rioux
(780)430-2654
volunteer@casaservices.org |
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| Time: |
Morning; Afternoon |
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Weekdays |
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long term (6 months+) |
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| Location: |
CASA Centre 10645-63 Ave
Edmonton |
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