Humane Education Program

The position of Humane Education is new to our organization and is not currently laid out.  However, we have a goal to get education of animals into the schools and local organizations.  This is a "ground up" team, which will need serious minded people to help put this program into place.  Listed below are some of the ways in which we would like to begin:
   

Duties:

  • Deliver presentations to schools, youth groups, and community organizations
  • Enhance and maintain relationships through lessons, newsletters, special projects
  • Acts as guide to groups touring facilities
  • Research and develop programs to educate the community about humane animal care, animal welfare issues and activities of the Humane Society
  • Develop and implement  teacher in-service training, workshops and materials to serve as teaching aids
  • Develop timeline, procedures and goals for Humane Education

 

Qualifications:

  • Program development including curriculum development and research
  • Skill in lesson planning and presentation
  • Understand role Humane Society plays and what services are offered
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Be dependable
  • Be willing to adhere to policies and procedures

 

Training Requirements:

  • Customer Service Training
  • Overview of Front Desk (read and understand Volunteer Manual)
  • Background or eagerness to learn and implement this role
  • Understanding of animal welfare issues and humane animal care