HOSD.org/211sandiego.
ANIMALS: Dog Walking/Sitting at O-Lot Safe Sleep Site
HOSD.org/211sandiego., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Dreams for Change is launching a special volunteer opportunity focused on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness who have pets. Many of these pets provide companionship, unconditional love, and a sense of responsibility for their owners. This volunteering session allows people to meet with case managers, take showers, and clean their living spaces while volunteers walk or spend time with their dogs. Upon arrival, volunteers check in with case managers, receive a list of pets on-site and their owners who have expressed interest in walking their pets. Each walk can last up to 20 minutes, and volunteers are asked to remain on or near the site during this time. The opportunity takes place at Dreams for Change’s safe sleeping site in O‑Lot, where the organization offers tents, restrooms, handwashing stations, charging stations, meals, and case management services. If pets are not present on-site, volunteers can engage with participants by playing games or chatting.
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Key Responsibilities Walking dogs of various sizes and strengths Looking after and playing with said dogs
Skills & Qualifications 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
Training Provided On‑site training provided at the beginning of the shift Training includes guidance on handling dogs, communicating with staff, and respecting client privacy
Attire Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. This opportunity takes place outdoors with plenty of shade.
Physical Requirements Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible.
Photos Policy Dreams for Change has a no‑photo policy in place.
Communication All emails will be sent from info@handsonsandiego.com.
Other Requirements Clearing a Megan’s Law California Sex Offender search before your first shift is required to participate.
You must download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. If you do not sign in using the app, your service hours will not be verified and the team will not go back and modify them. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. If you do not download the app and sign in with the on‑site Hands on San Diego QR code, your hours will not count. (The QR Code and Dreams for Change Sign in kiosk are not the same. You must do both.)
About Dreams for Change The mission of Dreams for Change remains its guiding beacon: To respond to the needs of communities by creating innovative and cost‑effective programs to empower and stabilize the lives of families and individuals.
Signup In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account. This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or Create a new team to sign up.
Signup Questions Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Key Responsibilities Walking dogs of various sizes and strengths Looking after and playing with said dogs
Skills & Qualifications 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
Training Provided On‑site training provided at the beginning of the shift Training includes guidance on handling dogs, communicating with staff, and respecting client privacy
Attire Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. This opportunity takes place outdoors with plenty of shade.
Physical Requirements Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible.
Photos Policy Dreams for Change has a no‑photo policy in place.
Communication All emails will be sent from info@handsonsandiego.com.
Other Requirements Clearing a Megan’s Law California Sex Offender search before your first shift is required to participate.
You must download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. If you do not sign in using the app, your service hours will not be verified and the team will not go back and modify them. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. If you do not download the app and sign in with the on‑site Hands on San Diego QR code, your hours will not count. (The QR Code and Dreams for Change Sign in kiosk are not the same. You must do both.)
About Dreams for Change The mission of Dreams for Change remains its guiding beacon: To respond to the needs of communities by creating innovative and cost‑effective programs to empower and stabilize the lives of families and individuals.
Signup In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account. This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or Create a new team to sign up.
Signup Questions Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
#J-18808-Ljbffr