About KPETS : Benefits of Becoming a KPETS Team

Kommunications & Konnections

Monthly Newsletter to keep teams in the loop
Up to date website – to see what is going on 24/7
KPETS Forum on website for teams to communicate with each other
Volunteer Round Table Breakfasts to meet other KPETS volunteers with common interests
Coordination and networking of teams by:
• Location
• Schedule
      - Regimented
      - When the spirit moves them
• Availability
      - Days, evenings, weekends, etc.
• Preferences
      - Type of client they want to serve (i.e. Alzheimer’s, children, seniors, special needs, rehab, etc. )
      - Going with group or individually

Education and Training

Training
• Orientation
• Pre-assess/Practice Obedience sessions (Free and unlimited for KPETS teams)
      - Socialization
      - Obedience practice / tips
      - Evaluated Visits / On-the-job training
Education
• Speakers at Volunteer Round Tables
• Additional pet-related training (i.e. Pet First-aid Classes)
Support
• Network of volunteers from all backgrounds to be used as resources
Flexibility
• An organization our size can analyze requests and ideas and pursue quickly

Opportunities

KPETS Yearly Kalendar - featuring our own teams on each month
KPETS Kanine Karnival – annual summer fundraiser
KPETS Volunteer Recognition Gathering – annual event to thank our volunteers
KPETS Dinner w/celebrity guest speaker – annual fundraising dinner
Visiting Opportunities
Long term care facilities
Reading to Dogs Programs
Rehab – with physical, occupational, speech, cognitive therapies, etc.
Special needs children
At-risk teens
Fun doggie parties and presentations
Community outreach booths to promote animal assisted therapy
Canine Disaster Relief connections / assistance

KPETS Klothing

Attire – People
Shirts
Sweat shirts
Hats
Bags, totes, coolers, etc

KPETS Attire - Dogs
Scarves
Vests