St John Ambulance - Halton Region

Service: Therapy Dog Program

Record #: OAK2725
Last Full Update: 09 Jan 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills: 905-469-9325 
Burlington Office: 905-634-6665
E-Mail halton.region@sja.ca
Website sja.ca/en/community-services/therapy-dog-program
Contact Form sja.ca/en/contact-us/general-inquiry
Social Media Facebook Facebook, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Volunteer Coordinator Melanie Geroche, Community Relations Coordinator; Email: melanie.geroche@sja.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • brings trained volunteers and their dogs to hospitals, seniors' residences, schools, and other community spaces
  • program provides emotional and physical benefits to individuals while offering volunteers a uniquely rewarding experience
Hours

Hours vary

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility
  • 18 years and older to volunteer
  • must obtain police security check
  • dog must pass the St. John Ambulance Evaluation and have current vaccinations
  • program requires a commitment by volunteer and dog to visit the same place and person, at the same time and day of the week, on a regular basis
Application

Contact for information

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings Community Programs
InfoPod Sub Headings Volunteering

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