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| Dog Enrichment/Adventure Squad |
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Overview: Assist with socializing, providing enrichment, and offering off site adventures such as hiking, car rides, and visiting sniffspots for the APF dogs to get a break from the kennels or support for anxiety.
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Prerequisites:
- Basic Dog Skills Course
- Advanced Dog Skills Course
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Job Duties:
- Assist APF staff with creating in-kennel enrichment such as kongs, puzzle toys, etc
- Assist APF staff in monitoring freezer space and cleanliness of the dish area
- Walk dogs that would benefit from more advanced dog handlers
- Take dogs off site for kennel breaks to locations such as hiking trails, local on-leash parks, sniffspots, or car rides.
- Assist as approved by APF staff in working with dogs with behavioral needs such as fear-based issues or anxiety.
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Days & Hours Needed: Onsight volunteer opportunities such as walking/enrichment are available Tuesday-Saturday with flexible hours. Off sight adventures would be available daily, flexible within staff working hours.
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Requirements: Communicate in a way that demonstrates and promotes collaboration, cooperation, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to foster a positive work environment, teamwork, and productivity. Other requirements are as follows:
- Must follow the mission of the APF
- Must attend New Volunteer Orientation, Basic Dog Skills Course, and Advanced Dog Skills Course
- Must be approved to handle each dog individually with the assistance of APF staff members
- Knowledge of APF policies and protocols
- Must agree to follow all off-property and on-property safety rules in regard to dog handling
- Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
- Must have a driver's license in good standing for off-site transport
- Must be able to squat and bend, lift and reach, stand and walk for up to 2 hours and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must be willing to represent the APF respectfully and safely while walking to taking dogs in public spaces.
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