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Paw-sitive Companion - Volunteer with Pet at Whiddon

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reliability, Consistency, Commitment, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Animal Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Purpose of the role The purpose of this volunteer role is to enrich the lives of residents and clients by providing safe, calming and meaningful interactions with a friendly, well-behaved animal companion. As a Paw-sitive Companion, you and your pet will help create moments of comfort, connection and companionship. Key responsibilities * Share calm, friendly interactions between your pet and residents, creating moments of comfort, joy, and emotional connection. * Support residents to engage safely with your pet, ensuring interactions match their preferences and abilities. * Create a warm, relaxed atmosphere during visits, helping residents feel at ease, included, and uplifted. * Encourage gentle conversation and reminiscence, using your pet as a bridge to spark stories, smiles, and positive memories. * Observe residents’ responses and adapt the interaction, ensuring each visit feels respectful, safe, and meaningful. Personal skills and qualities * Reliability, consistency and commitment * Ability to build genuine connections with older people * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Time commitment * Whether you can offer one hour a week or one hour a month, your time helps create moments that matter for our residents * Flexible time and commitment Benefits * Be a valuable part of our volunteer team and receive ongoing support throughout your volunteering * Enjoy exclusive Whiddon perks, including discounts and special offers * Receive recognition through our Everyday Heroes Program, milestone awards and many other volunteer appreciation initiatives * Access to confidential support via Employee Assistance Program

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Responsibilities

The purpose of this volunteer role is to enrich the lives of residents and clients by providing safe, calming, and meaningful interactions with a friendly, well-behaved animal companion. Responsibilities include sharing calm interactions, supporting safe engagement with the pet, and encouraging gentle conversation to spark positive memories.