ANIMALS: Dog Walking​/Sitting at O-Lot Safe Sleep Site

Overview

Dreams for Change is launching a volunteer opportunity to support individuals experiencing homelessness who have pets. Volunteers accompany owners and pets on short dog walks, assist with pet care, and help with on-site services at the safe sleeping site in O-Lot, San Diego.

• Location:
  
  Dreams for Change’s safe sleeping site in O-Lot, San Diego
• On-site amenities include tents, restrooms, handwashing stations, charging stations, meals, and case management
• Walks with dogs up to 20 minutes; volunteers should remain on or near the site during each walk

• Walking dogs of various sizes and strengths
• Looking after and playing with the dogs

• Comfortable handling and walking dogs of varying sizes
• Patient, compassionate, and respectful when engaging with vulnerable individuals
• Ability to follow safety and site policies
• Must pass a Megan’s Law screening

On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift. Training includes handling dogs, communicating with staff, and respecting client privacy.

Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. Outdoor setting with shade.

This opportunity is not able to accommodate individuals with certain physical limitations. The space is wheelchair accessible.

• Photos:
  No photo policy
• Communication:
  Emails from
• Note:
  
  Clearing a Megan’s Law California Sex Offender search before first shift is required
• Application:
  Download Hands On Connect app to sign waiver and check in; hours verified only if signed in via app; if using the on-site QR code, hours may not count

Mission:
To respond to the needs of communities by creating innovative and cost-effective programs to empower and stabilize the lives of families and individuals.

Homeless

Caring for Animals

Age 18+ (with adult): 18+

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent by email after sign-up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

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