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Animal-assisted Therapy Program to Hold Meeting for Potential Volunteers

(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) - A free informational meeting for those interested in becoming  volunteers with Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT), an animal-assisted therapy program, will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee Saturday, November 1, from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.  Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for registration.

HABIT is a non-profit group of volunteers working together to promote the bond between people and animals. As a program of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, HABIT sponsors animal-assisted therapy programs for all ages in a variety of settings such as nursing and retirement homes, assisted living centers, hospitals, physical rehabilitation centers, and area schools.

The volunteer orientation/informational meeting will take place at the church, which is located at 214 Cedar Street, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862.

For liability purposes, attendance at an informational meeting is required before a person can become a HABIT volunteer. Attendance does not imply any obligations. Please do not bring any pets to this meeting.

This meeting is open to anyone with a general interest in animal-assisted therapy. There is no fee or advanced registration required. However, please call the HABIT office (865-974-5633) if you plan to attend to ensure enough handouts are available. For further information and directions, contact Ruth Sapp, East Tennessee HABIT Program Coordinator at either habit-et@utk.edu or at (865) 974-5633.  

 

 

Posted: 10-13-08 Viewed: 309 times