Humane Education Volunteer
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Humane Education Volunteer |
| Date Posted: | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 |
| Organization Name: | Ontario SPCA |
| Organization Contact: |
Kim Dooley 2893835407 kdooley@ontariospca.ca |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
Personal Benefits • 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 • Make like-minded friends • Behind-the-scenes access to our animal centres • Access to our knowledgeable staff and wellness resources • Ability to customize your schedule, choose your assignments and update your profile, through our online community |
| Type of Organization: | Public Service |
| More Info Link: | https://bttr.im/9mpwy |
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INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS As a Humane Education Volunteer Team Member, you would deliver presentations (60-75 minutes in length) primarily to local schools. The content for presentations will cover the Ontario SPCA mission and reflect humane education`s goal to inspire compassion, empathy, and respect for all animals, inspiring a connection with animals. AnimalSmart™ presentations take a student-centred approach, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections. TIME COMMITMENT We ask for a minimum commitment of four presentations a month, between eight to twelve hours a month. Volunteers must have daytime availability and be able to provide 4 morning or afternoon time slots to present during school hours. |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | Yes |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | Long Term (more than 1 year) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
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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. |