Pet Volunteer for Student

Establish a one-to-one relationship over a period of time with a youth with a focus on a pet, in order to provide support, opportunities to model the animals ability to stay on task, follow directions and connect with others. Specifically a pet volunteer encourages, teaches, builds on the positive, reinforces positive behavior. Pet Volunteers also must be willing to meet with students at a pre-arranged date and time to provide adult and pet companionship as well as positive role modeling. Volunteers must have an interest in volunteering with an emotionally disturbed youth as well as patience and understanding when it comes to dealing with the students. A respect for confidentiality is also a must for this position. Volunteers for this opportunity must also be able to control their pet.