ElderDog provides free services to seniors who need help looking after their dogs so they can remain a family. This volunteer should enjoy helping seniors with their dogs, have some experience with dogs, be reliable and have good interpersonal skills. A volunteer for this position must commit a couple of hours or more per week to help a senior with activities like dog walks. The senior may also need assistance getting a dog to and from veterinary or grooming appointments or help with other related dog care needs, such s minor grooming or administering medication. Volunteers providing dog walks are paired with a specific senior and their dog to provide weekly walks on an ongoing basis. Walks are generally 30 – 60 minutes in length, various times of day. Some volunteers walk once per week, while other volunteers may choose to walk several times per week, either the same dog or with several different dogs. It is up to you how many days you wish to commit to. All volunteers must be 18 or older. An RCMP Criminal Record Check is required for this position; this is not paid for by the agency. For more information, please contact Sharon via email: sspeevak@shaw.ca.
