Friendly People and their Friendly Dogs
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		Position ID:  V-OSH0435
				Last Modified: 14 Jul 2025
				Last Full Update: 14 Jul 2025
			Opportunity Details: Friendly People and their Friendly Dogs
| Contact | Brenda Carr, Volunteer program director - Durham region, Sunshine Therapy Dogs; Phone: 905-404-5720; Email: durham@sunshinetherapydogs.ca | 
| Duties | Sunshine Therapy dogs is a group of dog lovers sharing a concern for those suffering from emotional and mental illnesss and a belief that the company of dogs can help. Volunteers will visit community agencies, schools and other ogranizations that would benefit from our visits. | 
| More Info Link | sunshinetherapydogs.ca | 
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | 
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No | 
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Individuals | 
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services | 
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Working with Children | 
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term | 
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | 
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Month | 
| Dates and Times | Flexible dates and hours | 
| Seasons | Year Round | 
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Partially Accessible ; Not Accessible ; Accessibility notes provided for all visit opportunities | 
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Whitby 20 individual(s) needed in total. | 
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going | 
| Police Check | Required | 
| Liability Insurance | Available | 
 
							
							
						