HUMANE EDUCATION VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 3100 Cherry Hill Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 662-5585 www.hshv.org
Agenda Introductions Onsite Programs Purpose Programs Offered Mock Tour Public Speaking Tips Next Steps Questions
Welcome! Name What brought you to this training? Introductions
Humane Education Staff Amelia Rodgers Humane Education Manager Ashley Recker Programs Specialist Karen Patterson Director of Volunteers & Humane Education Jessie Hitt Humane Education Specialist Humane Society of Huron Valley (734) 662-5585 www.hshv.org
What is Humane Education? Educational programs to instill compassion and empathy toward animals
Goals for Humane Ed Programs Provide knowledge of HSHV s mission Educate youth on humane treatment of animals, and build empathy Encourage more support for HSHV with donations, volunteers, adoptions Decrease animal cruelty in our community Dispel shelter myths
Who Do We Work With? Youth Organizations Scouts Community centers Summer camps Day cares Schools Residents In service area Out of service area
Humane Education Volunteers Need to Be.. Flexible Outgoing Friendly and talkative Able to work independently without supervision Punctual and reliable Comfortable managing groups PATIENT and able to manage children in a positive way Respectful to staff, customers and animals
HSHV Humane Education Programs Staff Led Programs Pets and Pajamas Movie Night Field Trip Programs Little Paws Story Time Party Animal Birthday Parties Family Mew-vie Night Junior Volunteers Camp PAWS Volunteer Led Programs Scout Program Shelter Tours
Common Components Shelter tours/walks Handing out enrichment treats/toys Animal Interactions
Animal Interactions Humane Ed volunteers may supervise youthanimal interactions Must complete dog handling training as an HSHV volunteer in order to walk a dog from kennel to room/play yard Cat interactions take place in a communal cat room Dog interactions take place in Ed. Center or dog play yard
Animal Interactions Rules for Animal Interactions No more than 2 hands petting an animal Animals must have an escape route Please do not pick up animals When with dogs in play yard, youth should not run toward dog Dog toy reminders Be careful when throwing toys Do not take toy from dog Do not hold toy over dog s head
Passing Out Enrichment Dog or Cat Treats May be given to any cat/dog without a food bowl sticker on their cage card Cat treats may be placed through bars of kennel without touching cat Dog treats may be slid under kennel without touching dog Youth should wait for permission to pass out enrichment, and should be supervised by staff or volunteer when doing so
Let s tour the shelter! Bring Tour Talking Points handout
Tips for Public Speaking Be enthusiastic! Speak clearly and confidently Ask questions to keep group involved Use varying voice tones and volumes Give accurate information; if you don t know the answer to a question, find someone who does Pay attention to the non-verbal feedback from your audience
Working With Youth (See Positive Behavior Management Handout) Develop an attention getting signal HSHV signal If you can hear my voice Teachers/Parents will help with behavior challenges Give those students a job or call on them Don t start or continue until everyone is ready Always remain patient and calm Read the audience!
The Language We Use Avoid jargon Explain or have a child explain words Species-ist comments Refer to animals as he/she not it Guardian vs. Owner Animal statements bleeding like a stuck pig Non-judgemental Open and Honest
What To Wear? Name Tag Humane Ed. Volunteer Shirt A Watch is Helpful
Seasonal Volunteers Students and Snowbirds Welcome! If you know you will be gone for 90 days or more, let us know! Your account will be put in vacation mode May need to attend a refresher training upon your return
Volunteer Commitment We ask that you commit to 4-6 hours per month If you don t volunteer for 90 days, you will receive and inactive notice email Respond to the email or come in and volunteer within 2 weeks to keep your account active If we don t hear from you, your account will be marked inactive If you d like to stay involved, you will need to repeat training course Humane Society of Huron Valley (734) 662-5585 www.hshv.org
How to Sign Up VIC (Volunteer Information Center) at home or at HSHV Initial Password is: hshv2017 VIC Tour Humane Society of Huron Valley (734) 662-5585 www.hshv.org
What s Next? Pick up program packets for any programs you may be interested in working Read over packet, then sign up in VIC for Humane Education Observing assignments
What s Next? Humane Ed Programs Must observe at least once Contact Humane Ed Manager when ready to volunteer on your own Your first time leading a staff member will be there to help Discuss your next steps May need to observe again May be ready to start Might not be the best fit for you Contact Amelia, Humane Ed Manager, at: ameliar@hshv.org
HSHV Volunteering If you would like to get involved with other HSHV volunteer assignments, please sign up to attend HSHV new volunteer orientation! HSHV volunteer roles include: Dog walking Cat comforting Adoption counseling Administrative support Clinic support And more!
Tiny Lions Volunteers 5245 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Free-roaming cat café and adoption center Attend Tiny Lions Volunteer Orientation to get involved!
HSHV on Social Media HSHV.animals humanesocietyofhuronvalley Humane Society of Huron Valley
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