Humane Education Volunteer Team

(Humane Society of Durham Region)

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Position ID: V-OSH0012
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2024

Opportunity Details: Humane Education Volunteer Team

Contact Kim Dooley, Provincial Manager, Volunteer Development, Ontario SPCA & Humane Society; Email: kdooley@ontariospca.ca
Duties

Looking to get involved in your community and make an impact on students? 
Join our Humane Education Volunteer Team! 

If you are passionate about animals, enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in your community, consider joining our Humane Education Team to continue your journey of being an animal advocate!  

Time Commitment 

We ask for a minimum commitment of four presentations each month, which is between eight to twelve hours monthly. Volunteers must have daytime availability and provide four morning or afternoon slots to present during school hours.  

Role Requirements 

  • Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.
  • A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role. 
  • Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network.
  • Be available to commit to four presentations each month.
  • Comfortable presenting in front of children.

The Impact 

  • Directly impact your local and global community by empowering participants to  discover their empathy for animals and their environment, while inspiring a deep connection to animals. 
  • Taking a student-centred approach, have meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections. 
  • Make a direct impact on the lives of animals and children. 

THE BENEFITS TO YOU 

  • Gain valuable skills and learn more about animal well-being and our Humane Education programs.
  • Gain leadership and public speaking skills in classroom settings
  • Engage in heartwarming and impactful experiences as you empower young minds to be animal advocates. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS  

  • Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset.
  • Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software. 
  • Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.  
  • Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.
  • A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.  
  • Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, & Sudbury. 
  • Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours).
  • Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month. 
  • Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network. 

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM TODAY! 

 *Mileage reimbursement is NOT available for this role; therefore, we do our absolute best to schedule presentations within a 25km (about 15.53 mi) radius of your community.   

More Info Link https://ontariospca.ca/animalsmart/
Benefits Personal Benefits  
Gain valuable skills and learn more about animal well-being and our Humane Education programs.  
Gain leadership skills in classroom settings.  
Engage in heartwarming and impactful experiences as you empower young minds to be animal advocates.  
Flexible schedules (presentations take place Monday-Friday during school hours.)
Clients Students and community groups
Ages 7 year(s) - 15 year(s)
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18)
Areas of Interest Animal Services ; Community Outreach ; Education Support (Early Years) ; Education Support (Post-Secondary) ; Education Support (Training Programs) ; Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction)
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Mentoring & Training ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Have a good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software.
Commitment Length Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term
Interaction Level Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 4 / Week
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon
Seasons Year Round
Location Various settings including schools.
Number of Positions Ajax ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Whitby 
 
20 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Role Requirements  
 
Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.  
A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.  
Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network.  
Be available to commit to four presentations each month.  
Comfortable presenting in front of children.  
Orientation and Training  
 
Before you start your journey with us, our organization will provide you with the following training:  
 
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society orientation- in-person and online training  
Animal Advocacy training with a Humane Educator   
How to access our online communities  
AODA  
 
You will be fully briefed before any event you are asked to attend.
Transportation Driver License required ; Car required
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements References and vulnerable sector check required.

Agency Details: Humane Society of Durham Region

Office Phone 905-665-7430
Fax 905-665-9644
E-Mail info@hsdr.org
Website www.hsdr.org
Address & Map
1505 Wentworth St
Whitby, ON
Canada L1N 0H9
Mailing Address 1505 Wentworth St 
Whitby, ON 
Canada L1N 0H9

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