HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (AACR)
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Eugene, OR).
(877) 467-3597
HOPE sends trained dog-and-handler teams to comfort people after disasters and crises. The teams come when the agency in charge asks, and there is no charge. HOPE is run by volunteers, and it also trains experienced therapy dog teams and team leaders to join.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting)From the description, not confirmed
- Who can come
- Adults (18 and up)From the description, not confirmed
- Background check needed
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Submit the New Member Inquiry Form on the HOPE websiteFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 4
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
Crisis and Disaster Comfort Dog ResponseService
Certified canine-and-handler teams provide emotional comfort and support after traumatic incidents and disasters.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Crisis ResponseService
Trained comfort dog and handler teams visit people hurt by disasters and crises. They work alongside first responders, schools, hospitals, chaplains, and relief groups.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Membership, Screening, and Certification TrainingProgram
HOPE trains experienced therapy dog teams, and people without a dog who want to be team leaders, for crisis work. Steps are an info video, a screening, a 3-day workshop, and ongoing training.
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