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Dog Enrichment Program

Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Eugene, OR
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    8 hours a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    12+

    Description

    The role of the Dog Enrichment Program volunteer is to provide enrichment and stress reduction for all canine residents in the shelter using positive reinforcement based techniques.

    Dog Enrichment Program (DEP) volunteers learn basic behavior modification skills and enrichment techniques to work with the dogs in their kennels (Level 1), in yards, and on walks (Level 2). They provide training, enrichment, and exercise with a focus on reinforcing positive behaviors, which provides consistency for the dogs, improves their adoptability, and is fun for both the humans and the canines.

    3 shifts available:

    • 10:00 to 12:00 PST
    • 12:00 to 14:00 PST
    • 15:00 to 17:00 PST

    The role of the Dog Enrichment Program volunteer is to provide enrichment and stress reduction for all canine residents in the shelter using positive reinforcement based techniques.

    Dog Enrichment Program (DEP) volunteers learn basic behavior modification skills and enrichment techniques to work with the dogs in their kennels (Level 1), in yards, and on walks (Level 2). They provide training, enrichment, and exercise with a focus on reinforcing positive behaviors, which provides consistency for the dogs, improves their adoptability, and is fun for both the humans and the canines.

    3 shifts available:

    • 10:00 to 12:00 PST
    • 12:00 to 14:00 PST
    • 15:00 to 17:00 PST

    Location

    On-site
    88530 Greenhill Rd., Eugene, Oregon, US

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