Pet Bereavement Volunteer
Georgian Triangle Humane Society
Collingwood, ON, Canada
Onsite
7/8/2025
10/6/2025
Description
Reporting to the Humane Education Coordinator, the Pet Bereavement Volunteer is responsible for co-hosting a monthly Pet Bereavement Group, in partnership with Hospice Georgian Triangle, to support pet owners come to terms with the loss of their pet and to facilitate the sharing of pet ownership experiences in an empathetic environment.
Time Commitment
One shift a month, on a day and time to be mutually determined with Hospice Georgian Triangle, at a venue in Collingwood or Wasaga. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.
Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Humane Education Coordinator, the Pet Bereavement Volunteer is responsible for co-hosting a monthly Pet Bereavement Group, in partnership with Hospice Georgian Triangle, to support pet owners come to terms with the loss of their pet and to facilitate the sharing of pet ownership experiences in an empathetic environment.
Time Commitment
One shift a month, on a day and time to be mutually determined with Hospice Georgian Triangle, at a venue in Collingwood or Wasaga. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Session preparation:
- Collect GTHS signage, documentation and any other supplies required from Animal Centre
- Ensure venue is clean, tidy and welcoming for attendee’s arrival
- Session wrap-up:
- Tidy venue
- Return GTHS property to Animal Centre, as appropriate
- Co-host Group with Hospice Georgian Triangle by assisting with planned activities and discussions
- Hospice Georgian Triangle will lead and plan sessions, GTHS volunteers will provide support and friendly, non-judgemental, and empathetic connection for group participants
- Promote additional GTHS programs and services, as appropriate
- Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
- 18 years of age minimum
- A commitment to animal welfare and an understanding of the human-animal bond
- Punctual and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Empathetic
- Discrete and maintains confidentiality
- Comfortable leading and participating in conversations that are emotionally charged and will include the topic of death
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Works cooperatively and effectively with others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of this volunteer role and of the organization
- Willing to brainstorm and use creative skills to establish and grow this program
- Experience as a counselor may prove useful
- Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal safety
- Own transportation
- Physical demands of the position will include moving tables and chairs to set up venue and may include lifting / carrying of GTHS signage, banners and documentation
- Gas and mileage are not reimbursable
- Training will be provided by Hospice Georgian Triangle