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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
3100 Cherry Hill Road | Ann Arbor, MI | 48105 (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org
Introductions Onsite Programs
Purpose Programs Offered
Mock Tour Public Speaking Tips Next Steps Questions
Welcome!
Name What brought
Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org
Amelia Rodgers Humane Education Manager Karen Patterson Director of Volunteers & Humane Education Jessie Hitt Humane Education Specialist Ashley Recker Programs Specialist
Provide knowledge of HSHV’s mission Educate youth on humane treatment of
Encourage more support for HSHV with
Decrease animal cruelty in our community Dispel shelter myths
Youth Organizations
Scouts Community centers Summer camps Day cares Schools
Residents
In service area Out of service area
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
Shelter tours/walks Handing out enrichment treats/toys Animal Interactions
Humane Ed volunteers may supervise youth-
Must complete dog handling training as an
Cat interactions take place
Dog interactions take place
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,
Dog toy reminders
Be careful when throwing toys Do not take toy from dog Do not hold toy over dog’s head
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
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
Pay attention to the non-verbal feedback
(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!
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
Non-judgemental Open and Honest
Name Tag Humane Ed. Volunteer Shirt A Watch is Helpful
Students and Snowbirds Welcome!
If you know you will be gone for 90 days or
Your account will be put in “vacation mode” May need to attend a refresher training upon
We ask that you commit to 4-6 hours per
If you don’t volunteer for 90 days, you will
Respond to the email or come in and
If we don’t hear from you, your account will
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
VIC (Volunteer Information Center) at
Initial Password is: hshv2017 VIC Tour
Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org
Pick up program packets for
Read over packet, then sign up
volunteer on your own
If you would like to get involved with other
HSHV volunteer roles include:
5245 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103