Therapy Pet Team Leader

Hato Hone St John has developed a programme to share animal companions within local rest homes, hospitals and schools within the local community. Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to promote emotional wellbeing, and contact with gentle animals provides comfort and helps people to be happier. Therapy Pets is a voluntary programme that enhances the lives of others, and you can be a part of it!

They are looking for a passionate and driven individual to become a Therapy Pet Team Leader for our volunteer teams in Gore, Alexandra and Cromwell. They are also open to having Co-Team Leaders.

About the role:

• Provide support and mentoring advice to the team
• Recruit new volunteers, and liaise with the facilities visited by volunteers
• Reporting and attending Area Committee Meetings as required
• Organising recognition events, meetings and training for the team

Full support and training is provided by St John.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• An empathetic personality and a genuine interest in the well-being of others
• Previous team management experience
• Love of animals (experience working with animals a plus)
• Competent computer skills
• Over 18 years of age
• Clean criminal record

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment

This role is flexible and can work around your availability, but ideally you can commit at least 2-3 hours per week.

Getting started

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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