St John New Zealand - Community & Youth Programmes
Alexandra, Queenstown, Wānaka, Balclutha, Invercargill, Cromwell, Dunedin
Whether it's furry cuddles, wagging tails, nose boops, or nudging heads demanding all the pats, the power of pets on wellbeing is huge.
St John Therapy Pets programme has more than 200 volunteers sharing their pets throughout New Zealand. Visiting schools, libraries, rest homes, hospitals and other health services, these furry friends can help children with their reading, boost wellbeing, speed up healing, provide distraction and comfort, and help ease any fears or loneliness.
How it works:
Ideally you have:
Your pet:
A Police background check is required for this role.
Volunteering with St John is flexible – it's designed to fit around your life. So, if you can't make that regular commitment, please still get in touch with information about yourself and why you're keen to sign up!
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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Social Support