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Description:

Who We Are:

Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy is home to a variety of carefully selected and screened rescue farm animals that assist our team of Registered Psychologists/ Social Workers provide unique forms of therapy for those in our community.

Animal Care Role:

For Dreamcatcher™, our top priority is the ethical treatment and quality care for our animals; which is why we rely on a team of dedicated volunteers who can provide them with the highest standard of care that enhances their overall health and wellbeing.

As a volunteer, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring animals have food and water
- Cleaning animal enclosures and outdoor pens
-Collecting, candling, and washing eggs
- Administering supplements and medications as advised by veterinarians and staff
- Providing enrichment to the animals
- Assisting with extra animal duties such as, parasite control (deworming/delousing/FAMACHA scoring), trimming goat hooves and chicken talons, assisting as an animal handler during client sessions or at events, assisting with the farrier, sheep shearer, and veterinarian; etc.
-Monitoring and reporting of any signs of illness or injury of the animals

Qualifications:

- Empathetic person who LOVES animals of all species
- You are reliable and dependable
- Previous animal care experience or general knowledge about animals (especially farm animals) is an asset
- Equine experience is a strong asset
- Must be 14 or older to volunteer alone
- Must be able to or willing to provide a clear criminal record with a vulnerable sector check and child intervention check within the last 6 months
- Must be okay working around large farm animals and vulnerable populations
- Physically fit
- Able to commit to 2 shifts per month for 2 hours per shift min
- Availability during the week Mon-Fri (evenings or daytime)
- Have your own vehicle or reliable transportation
- You don’t mind working outdoors in all weather conditions

Training:

We provide a minimum of two shadow shifts, however, we can provide more if needed.

We also have animal handling and horse competency training for those wishing to become an animal handler.

Benefits:

- A chance to give back to your community
- Ability to build meaningful relationships and bonds with animals and humans
- Enjoy the therapeutic benefits that nature and animals provide
- Opportunity to network with other professionals in the fields of psychology, social work, mental health, veterinary, agritourism
- Gain experience in both a farm and professional setting
- Opportunity to learn more about the field of animal assisted interventions
- Develop professional skills
- Ability to enhance your resume/CV
- References
- Fulfill volunteer hours
- Volunteer appreciation parties and gifts
- Snacks and beverages on-site
- Potential for a paid position

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Duration: One Time
Faculty: All Faculties
Location: Outside Edmonton

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