Pawsitive Friendships
Cause Area
Location
3317 S. Higley Rd Ste 114-778 Gilbert, AZ 85297
United States
Active Opportunities (12)
Flexible Schedule
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, 85207
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.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
Flexible Schedule
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, 85710
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.
Date Posted: 2024-08-17
Flexible Schedule
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, 85381
Would you like to make a pawsitive impact with your pet? We are looking for individuals who are able to volunteer a minimum of six times a year with their pet in our program serving the special needs community. Handler 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. Actively advocates for their pet. Available to volunteer during the weekday a minimum of six times per year. Animal Requirements: At least one year of age Owned by the handler for eight months. Current on vaccines or proof of titers Tolerates abrupt sounds and movements. Comfortable around medical equipment Eligible species: Dog Cat Pig Bird Mini horse/donkey Alpaca Goat Pocket Pets (Rabbit or ferret) Tortoise Reptiles (Ball python or Bearded Dragon)
Date Posted: 2024-08-17
Flexible Schedule
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, 85710
Would you like to make a pawsitive impact with your pet? We are looking for individuals who are able to volunteer a minimum of six times a year with their pet in our program serving the special needs community. Handler 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. Actively advocates for their pet. Available to volunteer during the weekday a minimum of six times per year. Animal Requirements: At least one year of age Owned by the handler for eight months. Current on vaccines or proof of titers Tolerates abrupt sounds and movements. Comfortable around medical equipment Eligible species: Dog Cat Pig Bird Mini horse/donkey Alpaca Goat Pocket Pets (Rabbit or ferret) Tortoise Reptiles (Ball python or Bearded Dragon)
Date Posted: 2024-08-17
Flexible Schedule
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, 85381
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.
Date Posted: 2024-08-17
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Organization Information
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.
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