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ORGANIZATION: Pawsitive Friendships

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Do you love working with pets and children?

This volunteer position facilitates the activities with the participants (children or adults) and the pets. All training, lessons, and supplies are provided.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Have a valid AZ Fingerprint clearance card or Level 3 background check.
  • Enjoys working with kids and adults with special needs.
  • Comfortable working alongside various pets.
  • Comfortable leading small groups.
  • Available to volunteer during the weekday.

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About Pawsitive Friendships

Location:

3317 S. Higley Rd, Ste 114-778, Gilbert, AZ 85297, US

Mission Statement

To support individuals with special needs by using the special bond of pets to help them reach their full potential.

Description

Redefining special needs therapy through innovation, compassion, and exceptional care within the special needs community. Our curriculum-based programs help individuals enhance their motor skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning, sensory processing, and more by engaging in adaptive activities supported by pets of various species. Founded in 2014 by a passionate mother of a son with Autism. She discovered she increased his progress by incorporating her French bulldog, Zoe, into her son’s therapy. We are a 96% volunteer-run organization serving over 2,300 individuals annually throughout Maricopa and Pima Counties, making Pawsitive Friendships and developing essential skills a success.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

85207

(33.459457,-111.64223)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Youth Services
  • Child Development
  • Community Outreach
  • People Skills
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18

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