Animal Services for the City of Hamilton is in need of a volunteer program for residents.
Description:
This project will create a strong infrastructure to develop and support a volunteer program at City of Hamilton Animal Services. A student team will be tasked with researching best practices and building a framework to maximize the contributions volunteers can make.
Goals:
Students will build/expand a framework for a volunteer program that will:
Position volunteer program’s role within Animal Services that can fill the gaps and provide important initiatives
Identify resources to recruit, train, manage and retain volunteers for canine, feline, small animal enrichment, exercise and assistance
Ensure program is rooted in community-centered sheltering with set clear expectations
Deliverables:
Students will work on
Research
Business case
Build/expand a framework for a volunteer program
Where the work will go and what it will be used for:
This work will be used by the Animal Services team to build and launch a volunteer program.
City Staff name: Monica Ciriello, Director, Licensing and Bylaw Services
Sarah Mombourquette, Animal Services Supervisor, Animal services
