Volunteer Therapy Pet Team Leader

2 weeks ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Hato Hone St John Full time

**Company Description** Ko wai mātou - About us**:
Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
**Job Description** He aha te tūranga - About the role**:
Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to promote emotional wellbeing, and contact with gentle animals provides comfort and helps people to be happier. Hato Hone St John has developed a programme to share animal companions within local rest homes, hospitals and schools within the local community.

Therapy Pets is a voluntary programme that enhances the lives of others, and we need your help We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to become a Therapy Pet Team Leader for our Palmerston North team.

You will:

- Provide support and mentoring to the team of Therapy Pet Volunteers
- Recruit new volunteers, match volunteers and their pets with suitable facilities
- Liaise with facilities visited by volunteers
- Monthly reporting and liaising with local St John
- Organising recognition events and team connects
- Please note, this is an unpaid voluntary position._
**Qualifications** Ko wai koe - About you**:
This role is flexible and can work around your availability, ideally you will be able to commit at least 2-3 hours per week. You have the option of joining the Therapy Pet volunteers with your pet, but this is not mandatory.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Excellent communication skills, an empathetic personality, and a genuine interest in the well-being of others
- Previous team management experience
- Administration experience
- Love of animals (experience working with animals is a plus)
- Competent computer skills
- Over 18 years of age
- Clean criminal record

**Additional Information** Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply**

Click “I’m interested” above/below.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

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