K9 Helpers Service Dogs: Guelph-Wellington, Ontario, Canada
K9 Helpers: Psychiatric Service Dogs
K9 Helpers Service Dogs Inc
Guelph - Wellington, Ontario
BOARD VACANCIES:
(DEADLINE EXTENDED)
K9 Helpers is a charitable organization that provides trained service dogs for adults with mental health disabilities.
We are seeking two volunteer directors, one to assume the role of President over the coming months. The successful candidates must be able to make a substantial time commitment and as part of this operational board, play an active role in the day-to-day responsibilities of this organization.
As President, your major duties will be to govern the activities of the organization through the directors, and other volunteers; chair monthly Board Meetings; represent K-9 Helpers at community functions and be the primary spokesperson to the media and community-at-large.
Both successful candidates should have proven board experience in a not-for-profit setting or work experience in a similar role with an understanding of best board practices. Experience in the field of mental illness and/or dog training is a definite asset.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of people with mental disabilities and can make a reasonable commitment to serving on an operational board, please submit your resume on-line to the following email address: info@k9helpers.org with “Board Vacancies” in the subject line. Interested candidates should apply by Thursday, May 31, 2012.
2012 VALENTINE'S TEA:
Thanks to all that attended a great fun event on Sunday February 12 - our Valentine's Tea fundraiser at the Delta Hotel in Guelph.
We hope to repeat the experience around Valentine's day next year!
2011 DOG WALK:
The sponsored 2011 Dog Walk was on 17 September 2011 in Guelph. Raising much needed funds and great fun for all that attended. Watch out for the same event next year!!
WIDGET IS LEARNING FAST:
Yes Widget was the winning entry in the Dog-Naming contest.
That's his picture on the right of this page.
Read about how the latest K9Helpers Service Dog puppy got his name here... and go to this page for updates on his training.
OUR PUBLICITY VIDEO:
View our publicity video an learn about the difference a service dog can make, and how someone's life can become a lot more "ordinary" as a result - and that's a good thing! See the video here...
OUR NEW WEB SITE:
This is our new look using GoDaddy as our web host, registrar, and all around Cyber Helper. Tell us what you think about our new look: what else would you like to see, what do you think about the layout, and any other comments you may have. Email us at info@k9helpers.net
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