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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
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