About Irish Therapy Dogs
Irish Therapy Dogs was founded in 2008 by people with a dedicated interest in the use of pet therapy for the provision of comfort and companionship to people in long-term or daily residential care. It is a professional organisation aimed at providing a pet therapy service on a national basis.
Irish Therapy Dogs promotes the advancement of education and development of people with special needs through the use of dogs and creates a general awareness of the importance and benefits of pet therapy.
Irish Therapy Dogs has undertaken the task of establishing a national network of volunteers who accompanied by their faithful dogs, visit residences where the companionship of dogs is missing.
What's Involved
Make 1 hour weekly visits with your dog to Care Centres e.g. nursing homes, day care centres, schools and hospitals.
*Volunteers are advised to contact Irish Therapy dogs directly to learn more about the role before applying.
*Please click on this link to read more about Irish Therapy Dogs and download an application: Click here to find the registration form
*All completed forms should be posted to:
Irish Therapy Dogs,
c/o St. Mary’s Centre (Telford) Ltd,
185-201 Merrion Rd,
Dublin 4.
What's required for this position
Volunteers MUST have their own dog in order to apply
*Strict assessment of potential volunteer and their dog is part of the screening process for this role*
Friendly warm personality, good control of dog, long-term commitment essential, Confidentiality of the utmost importance.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Personable Skills
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 1hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
In Care Centres, Nationwide
Other location details:
Carlow,
Cavan,
Clare,
Cork,
Donegal,
Dublin,
Galway,
Kerry,
Kildare,
Kilkenny,
Laois,
Leitrim,
Limerick,
Longford,
Louth,
Mayo,
Meath,
Monaghan,
Offaly,
Roscommon,
Sligo,
Tipperary,
Waterford,
Westmeath,
Wexford,
Wicklow
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
