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