The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth

Are you a high school student looking to complete your community service hours?  Do you enjoy working with children and have a passion for animals?  This may be the position for you!

Volunteers will assist our summer camp staff with maintaining a welcoming and controlled camp environment for our campers ages 6-12 years old. This position will earn 40 hours of community service required for secondary school graduation.

Assignment Responsibilities:

• Assist camp staff with the morning set up and end of day clean-up.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of camp activities through out the day, including crafts and guest presenters.
• Supervise children attending camp, as assigned by camp staff.
• Report health or behavioural concerns with campers to the Camp Director.
• Maintain a positive and energetic environment for all campers.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of camp activities through out the day.
• Actively participate in all games and activities with children.

Other Requirements & Assignment Boundaries:

• Must be age 15 years of age or older.
• Must not be left alone with children.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times and sign the confidentiality agreement.
• Must follow all HSKWSP policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to expend physical effort: bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time; running outdoors during games.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Patient, calm demeanor and an interest in working with children.
• Previous camp experience in a leadership role is considered an asset.
• Experience working with children is considered an asset.

Time Commitment: A one week commitment; 32-40 hours depending on scheduled week. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Kitchener Centre: 250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener

• June 29th-July 3rd (No Camp July1)
• July 6th-July 10th
• July 13th-July, 17th
• July 20th-July 24th
• July 27th-July 31st
• August 4th-August 7th
• August 10th-August 14th
• August 17th-August 21st
• August 24th-August 28th

Stratford Perth Centre: 125 Griffith Rd., Stratford

• June 29th-July 3rd (No Camp July1)
• July 6th-July 10th
• July 13th-July, 17th
• July 20th-July 24th
• July 27th-July 31
• August 4th-August 7th
• August 10th-August 14th
• August 17th-August 21st
• August 24th-August 28th

Mandatory Training Dates:

All successful candidates are required to attend one training evening, in their assigned centre:

Kitchener Centre Volunteers:

• Wednesday, June 17, 6-8pm OR
• Thursday, June 18, 6-8pm

Stratford Centre Volunteers:

• Monday, June 22, 6-8pm

**Please note that this position has a high volume of applicants.  We are not able to  provide every applicant with an interview or position. **

Foster Volunteers will support The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo & Stratford Perth and our adoption dogs by providing care within their own home, while the dogs are waiting to find their forever homes.

Assignment Responsibilities:

• Providing daily care to an assigned foster dog in ones private home, including: feeding, walking, house training, behavior training.
• Transporting dogs to the centre for medical appointments and adoption appointments.
• Picking up supplies or medications from the centre, transporting to private home.
• Communicating with the Foster Coordinator ongoing with updates and photos to be used for adoption promotion, through email communication.

Other Requirements & Assignment Boundaries:

• Must be age 18 years of age or older.
• Must reside in the Kitchener-Waterloo or Stratford Perth area.
• Existing animals in their home are spayed/ neutered, up to date on vaccines, and have current license tag(s) for canines.
• Volunteers, if renting, must show landlord consent for animals in the home.
• Volunteers must have a separate area for fosters.
• Volunteers must have access to transportation for vet appointments/ medical emergencies, and supply or medication pick-ups.
• Must adhere to the policies outlined in the Foster Waiver form.
• Must follow all HSKWSP policies and procedures.
• Volunteers must have access to a computer and telephone.  Email address and telephone number must be in working order, to communicate with our team.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience with medium and large size dogs.
• Must be able to walk dogs weighing 40-80 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and walk independently.
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs.
• Must be comfortable handling the following behaviors: jumping up, mouthing, barking, pulling on a leash and house training.
• Ability to cope with potential emotionally stressful situations.
• Patient, calm demeanor and an interest in working with dogs who have behavior challenges.

Training & Supervision:

• Volunteers will complete a training presentation and quiz.
• Volunteers will complete one on one in-person training with our Canine Specialist on-site. 
• Ongoing training as needed.
• Volunteers will communicate directly with the Foster Coordinator ongoing.

Time Commitment: 6 months.  Must be available to start immediately.

Foster Volunteers will support The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo & Stratford Perth and our adoption cats or small animals by providing care within their own home, while the animals are waiting to find their forever homes.

Assignment Responsibilities:

• Providing daily care to an assigned foster cat or small animal in ones private home, including: feeding, enrichment, house training, behaviour training.
• Transporting animal to the centre for medical appointments and adoption appointments.
• Picking up supplies or medications from the centre, and transporting to private home.
• Communicating with the Foster Coordinator ongoing with updates and photos to be used for adoption promotion, through both email and telephone.

Other Requirements & Assignment Boundaries:

• Must be age 18 years of age or older.
• Must reside in the Kitchener-Waterloo or Stratford Perth area.
• Existing animals in their home are spayed/ neutered, up to date on vaccines, and have current license tag(s) for canines.
• Volunteers, if renting, must show landlord consent for animals in the home.
• Volunteers must have a separate area for fosters.
• Volunteers must have access to transportation for vet appointments/ medical emergencies, supply or medication pick-ups.
• Must have access to a computer and telephone.  Email address and telephone number must be in working order, to communicate with our team.
• Must adhere to the policies outlined in the Foster Waiver form.
• Must follow all HSKWSP policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience with small animals or cats.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and walk independently.
• Must be able to clean littler boxes.
• Ability to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Must be comfortable handling the following behaviors, as the animal adjusts to its new environment: hiding, hissing, refusal to eat, anxiety.
• Ability to cope with potential emotionally stressful situations.
• Patient, calm demeanor and an interest in working with animals

Training & Supervision:

• Volunteers will complete an on-line cat behaviour certificate training course.
• TLC Cat Fosters will complete 2 in-person TLC training shifts.
• Ongoing training as needed.
• Volunteers will communicate directly with the Foster Coordinator ongoing.

Time Commitment: 6 months.  Must be available to start immediately.