Volunteer
If you are a pet owner, you and your pet can register with us
We are looking for dogs that are |
 | Healthy with up to date vaccination | | | Friendly and Outgoing | | | Obedient, preferably trained in basic commands | | | Should be able to work around with other dogs, free from dog to dog aggression | | | Should enjoy being with people, being touched, should have a stable temperament and should be free of fear | | | Must remain calm in new situations with distractions | |
| Steps for joining: |
| | Download our volunteer registration form (link to the form) | | | Take an appointment with our volunteer coordinator for a temperament test of your dog (Contact Us) | | | If you dog pass the temperament test, submit the filled form along with the required documents and registration fees. | | | Email a photo of you with your pet and two individual photos of your pet on animalangels@animalangels.org.in | | | Take an appointment for your orientation session | | | Collect you tshirt and ID | | | Our volunteer coordinator will contact you when required for visiting projects | |
| As a volunteer and a therapy dog handler you will be required to |
| | Commit whatever time possible towards a particular project | | | In case you are not able to attend the session, please inform the facility/coordinator a day in advance. Avoid last minute cancellations | | | To bring your pet to the sessions and handle the pet on your own | | | Care for your pet – never leave your pet unattended, always take this water bowl and treats. (refer to volunteer manual for further guidelines) | | | Take initiative to create awareness about our work | |
| If you want to volunteer without a dog |
| | If you are a student doing your graduation/post graduation in psychology, counseling, special education – you can volunteer with us on interesting projects | | | If you are a professional working in the field or mental or medical health – you can collaborate with us on our projects. | | | Be a therapy dog handler | | | Spread the word – make presentations | |
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